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GDF520PGD0BB General Electric Dishwasher - Instructions

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soap did not dispense correctly
Followed video instructions step by step.
I was fortunate i had enough slack in water, electric and discharge lines to avoid disconnecting.

Two wrinkles
1. wire clips on my door had to be pulled/pried loose from door and there were two not one

2. could not slide dishwasher out after lowering adjusters and figured out it was the mounting tabs bumpimng the granite countertop, thus the use of putty knives to slide the dishwasher out.
Parts Used:
DETERGENT MODULE
  • LaRay from PRESCOTT, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Old tray was rusting.
Simply pulled the new one out of the box and put it into the dishwasher.
Parts Used:
Lower Dishrack with Wheels
  • Lynn from TOPEKA, KS
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Upper Spray Arm broke in half from hitting something in the upper rack.
Had to remove the rubber gasket on the new spray arm to install the device, as it was hard to push into the above slot that fits the arm..
Parts Used:
Upper Spray Arm
  • Howard from PORT TOWNSEND, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Upper spray arm broke off and melted on heating element
Popped old bracket off with screwdriver, with a then easy installation of the new part.
Parts Used:
Upper Spray Arm
  • Kristin from CONROE, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Door did not latch, therefore would not operate
Replaced latch
Parts Used:
Door Latch
  • Dawn from JAMESTOWN, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Main Control Board needed replacing
Shut Power off at Circuit Breaker
1. Remove Kick Plate & Insulation
2. Unplug electrical connection from door to unit
2. Remove 2 screws with nut driver to release panel above electrical connection box
3. Pull panel down and out to expose board
4. Disconnect 3 plugged wire leads
5. replace old board with the new in the tray
6. Plug connectors in
7. Put unit back together
Parts Used:
Main Board Kit
  • William from NORTH ANDOVER, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Dish washer wasn't getting the water hot to wash or dry
In did the drain screen, undid two nuts on top, removed panel, undid plastic ring, undid two screws with but driver, pulled sensor up, dried up any water at bottom, installed new sensor and follow steps in reverse. It worked!!!
Parts Used:
SILVERWARE BASKET Assembly Flood Switch
  • Daniel from WATERBURY, CT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Dish washer would not turn on
took off 2 sheet metal on the bottom, lowered the dish washer, pulled it out enought to unscrew 2 screws, unplugged the old part plugged in the new, put it back together.
Works like a champ.
Parts Used:
Door Latch
  • Patrick from BROOKFIELD, WI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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Upper and lower racks rusted in less than 2 years.
Ordered the Upper and Lower rack assemblies. Lower rack slid right in as the wheels came with it. Upper rack had to be removed from rails and old spray arm removed so it could be used with new rack (spray arm does not come with it). Whole process took about 10 minutes, no tools needed other than your hands. Overall, installation was no hassle but sad that the racks don't last over 2 years.
Parts Used:
Lower Dishrack with Wheels Upper Rack Assembly
  • Takashi from RIVERSIDE, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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3 Plastic rollers on bottom of dish basket came off and melted by the heating coil in dishwasher,
Simply pick the basket up to slide wheels onto axles and push in until they lock in place.
Parts Used:
LOWER RACK ROLLER
  • BENJAMIN from ONALASKA, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Door 1witch stopped working
1. Turned off circuit breaker
2. Pulled out dishwasher
3. Disconnected switch and popped out switch
3. Popped in new switch and connected
4. Pushed dishwasher back into place
5. Turned on circuit breaker
6. Turned on dishwasher and it worked
Parts Used:
Door Latch
  • Herminio from TOMS RIVER, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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Upper and lower dishwasher racks were rusted after only 2+ years
The upper rack required removal and reinstallation of the end caps and spray arm. Not a problem, just went on YouTube and watched the videos. The lower rack was just a matter of removing the old and installing the new. Yes, the utensil basket can not be replaced in the front, it has to be placed in the bottom rack. I installed mine on the right hand side. Maybe it isn't the best option (thanks GE), but it is better than rust on the dishes.
Parts Used:
Upper Rack Assembly Lower Dishrack with Wheels END CAP
  • Clark from SARASOTA, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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Water was leaking at the bottom of the door
The old gasket pulled right out with no tools needed,
The new gasket went in the same way.

Results:
It did help on one side, but the bottom gasket also needs to be replaced it has a couple of tears one on each end.

Next Steps:
When the bottom gasket gets here I will replace that and it should be as good as new.
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Tub Gasket
  • Brian from GRAND MARSH, WI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Knocking sound during wash cycle
Replace all three spray arms and knocking sound disappeared.
Unscrewed counter clockwise old sprayer arms and lifted. Replaced with new sprayer arms and noise disappeared.
Parts Used:
MID SPRAY ARM LOWER SPRAY ARM Upper Spray Arm
  • James from DELAND, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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Dishwasher leaking at bottom of door
Don't remove the door! Unscrew the bolts at each lower corner of the door(this is how the door is attached to the hinges so it is now free). Then open the door fully and slowly pull the door toward you a few inches. This slides the door up the hinges and allows just enough room to slide the old gasket out and and slide the new one in. Then slide the door back down the hinges(pushing it away from you, back into place). Then simply close the door and reinstall the bolts at the bottom corners and all done! I watched several videos and believe me, removing the door to replace this gasket does nothing but turn and small quick repair into a large lengthy one.
Parts Used:
Gasket
  • Brad from FORT THOMAS, KY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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