All Installation Instructions for General Electric Dishwasher GHDA480NB

Leaking part was defective had a crack in it.

Disconnected water, drain, electrical- remove dishwasher.
Place dishwasher on back removed part- replace with new part-reconnected and reinstalled.

Parts Used:

Water Inlet Valve

Lisa from High Point, NC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set

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Replace keypad

Replaced keypad electronics PC boards.

Parts Used:

Main and Tactile Board Kit

Richard from Turlock, CA
Difficulty Level:
Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Both were broken

Just put lids in place. Took about 3 minutes.

Parts Used:

Silverware Basket with Lids

Loul from Topeka, KS
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Lower spray arm broke

Replaced lower spray arm

Parts Used:

Lower Spray Arm - Gray

Frank from Sissonville, WV
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Recived used without drain hose

It was an install. My problem is that the drain tube is not standard to other dishwashers,so I could not get it at either of the local home improvement centers. The good news is that it is larger than the standard, and offers better discharge.

Parts Used:

Drain Tube Kit

Richard from Venice, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Missing drain hose

Simple as 1,2,3.Parts on time and priced right.

Parts Used:

Drain Tube Kit

Edward from Bloomingdale, GA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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clogged spray arms

For those of you that have this problem, please note that there may be three arms to your dishwasher, not just two. I also recommend calling this company to make sure you get the right part...there was no picture for the parts I needed.

Parts Used:

ARM SPRAY UPPER Assembly

Lower Spray Arm - Gray

Benjamin from Phoenix, AR
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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dishwasher was not taking in water

I took the bottom plate off by removing 1 screw on each side. I then pulled the water inlet valve out, disconnected the 2 wires. Because mine was the original inlet valve and GE changed the new one I had to remove the new inlet valve from the face plated and use the old face plate. I then reveresed everything and put it back together and Wah Lah the dishwaher was fixed!!

Parts Used:

Water Inlet Valve

Melinda from port charlotte, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set

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Would not spray water or rotate

Took the old ones off and put the new ones in.

My water has a lot of calcium and the spray arms clog.
Second time in 3 years

Parts Used:

ARM SPRAY UPPER Assembly

Middle Spray Arm

ken from crestwood, KY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Washer not completely filling with water

Dishwasher was not filling with water so I assumed the Water Inlet Valve was the problem. I replace the valve but still had the same problem. Studying everything I noticed another problem. The Drain Solenoid which I had replaced 9 months earlier was closed. The plunger was in the down position but must be in up position while washer is filling.
Water was pumped out as soon as it came in. I removed the Drain Solenoid and found the plunger securly stuck inside the plastic cylinder. I forcefully removed it. I knew the solenoid was probably OK because it jerked during the drain cycle. I put emery cloth around a dowel rod and sanded inside the plastic cylinder until plunger moved freely. I smoothed inside with wet or dry sandpaper. After re-installing the solenoid the dishwasher works great. My only explanation is the solenoid has a design flaw and that heat from the solinoid must expand the plastic inward over time.

Parts Used:

Water Inlet Valve