All Installation Instructions for Frigidaire Dishwasher FGIP2468UF0A

the nut holding on the element would not tighten. leaked at the location where the nut was located

Removed the cover at the front bottom to gain access to the nuts holding on the element.
Turned off dishwasher breaker.
Removed the wires connected to the element.
With a 1/2" wrench, removed the element mounting screws.
Removed the bottom rack.
Removed the lower spray arm.
Removed the element from 2 clips.
Removed the element.
Put the new element in place.
Clipped it in.
Put new screws on and tightened up with a wrench. Not too much but enough to squash the washers to make a tight seal.
Replaced wires.
Replaced spray arm and bottom rack.
Turned on the breaker.
Ran it through a cycle to check for leaks.
Replaced bottom cover.

Parts Used:

Heating Element

Heating Element Brass Nut

Robert from JARRETTSVILLE, MD
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench set

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Dishwasher not cleaning dishes, found it not filling with water because hose was ruptured

Turned off elecrtic and water to dishwasher and pulled dishwasher out from under cabinet. Removed broken hose using pliers to open hose clamps.
installed new hose.

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Water Inlet Tubing

Jimmie from Houston, TX
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers

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Noisy, vibrating pump

After moving the dishwasher out from the cabinetry, I removed the screws holding the pump in place. Pulling the pump from the formed plastic opening, I found a toothpick lodged in the pump housing. At the same time I noticed that the front o-ring was deformed due to being the incorrect size (too large). It was installed at the factory this way.

I went online to search for new parts. PartSelect was the second or third listing on the search page. I submitted the dishwasher model number and was taken to a set of parts illustrations. I was easily able to find the o-rings I needed.

Parts Used:

O-Ring - Front

O-Ring - Rear

Marshall from Beaverton, OR
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

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Dishwasher was leaking

I read the instructions that others had posted and completed the repair in less than 5 minutes!

Parts Used:

Heating Element Brass Nut

Alina from Orange, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Dishwasher was leaking out of door seal. Sent PartSelect the brand and model number of the dishwasher and they did the rest. The replacement part was exactly the same as the old part. Delivery was fast and efficient. Only took a few minutes to replace and the dishwasher is back in running condition

Pulled old gasket off with small hook. Replaced new gasket by pressing in with my fingers.

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Tub Gasket - Gray

Everett from Bridgeton, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Bottom of Silverware gone,silverwear went to bottom of dishwasher

Your service was great, the basket came in two parts and all I had to do was put the two together and put it in the dishwasher. I am glad we were able to get a new one. Thanks again for such quick service. Thank you very much for such great service.

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