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GSB2800EB129 General Electric Dishwasher - Instructions

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Dishwasher not draining, water left in bottom when cycle completed
Thought hoses were clogged. Cleaned hoses but no obstructions. Googled the problem and found many similar problems. On PartSelect, the Piston and Nut Assembly was found to be the problem 44% of the time. I ordered the part and it arrived two days later. PartSelect showed how to install it and the problem was fixed.
Parts Used:
Piston and Nut Assembly
  • Donald from Chalfont, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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Water Would Not Drain
Went on line to order new pump. Web site showed "parts which repaired this problem and nut and valve had very high % as the failed part". I then removed nut and valve and was able to see that it was worn as they described. This was a very easy repair and worked perfectly. It saved me from ordering a $60. 00 Pump which would not have fixed my problem. Thank you for a great help for the diys people.
Parts Used:
Piston and Nut Assembly
  • WILLIAM from EAST ROCKAWAY, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers
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Rubber piston on check valve was almost completely gone. Water backed up finally to the point of overflowing on kitchen floor.
Simply followed the instructions for the part on the part page. One thing that helped taking out some screws was to remove a couple of the brackets that hold the heating element and move it slightly. I would suggest cleaning all of the gunk out of drains and clean all holes in the screens using a toothpick, etc. Be careful not to overtighten the nut for the next time you have to do this!
Parts Used:
Piston and Nut Assembly
  • Ken from Central Square, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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dishwasher would not turn on the water
took off old part, put on new part and that was not the problem.
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve
  • Syl from Pagosa Springs, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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when dishwasher was turned on no water sprayed out the rotating arm
I diconected the electric removed water line removed 2 hex head screws pulled out inlet valve squeezed the pressure clamp and pulled off water inlet line and re assembled very easy
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve
  • terry from port clinton, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Dishwasher was not draining.
The dishwasher would drain correctly 3 out of 4 times and the original part did not appear to be in bad shape. Decided to change anyway based on posted success rate in resolving the issue and the low cost of the part. After one month of daily operation the issue has been completely resolved. Could not have been any easier!
Parts Used:
Piston and Nut Assembly
  • Patrick from Hawthorn Woods, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Lower rack had rusted through in several areas.
Pulled out the old and rolled in the replacement. The easiest part of the repair was ordering from the PartSelect website and receiving it via FedEx Ground the next day. Thank you PartSelect. Even my husband could have been successful with this.
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Silverware Basket (Grey)
  • Bill from Fort Myers, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Old rinse aid fill cap broke off at base
I removed the broken stub of the old fill cap with a screw remover. This was the only part that wasn't easy. The new cap fit fine.
Parts Used:
Rinse Aid Fill Cap
  • John from Corvallis, OR
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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missing silverware basket
part came in the mail and fit the missing space perfectly. no complaints. easy fix.
Parts Used:
Silverware Basket (Grey)
  • Laura from New York, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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The rinse aid fill cap was stripped.
I removed the old cap and put on the new cap.
Parts Used:
Rinse Aid Fill Cap
  • Leanne from Divide, MT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Dishwasher wasn't draining
After some investigation on the internet and partselect.com, ordered and replaced the piston and nut assembly inside the back of the dishwasher and the problem was fixed.
Parts Used:
Piston and Nut Assembly
  • Philip from Seattle, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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Dishwasher not draining completely
This was a piece of cake! Simply removed the rear drain cover with a nut driver and unscrewed the piston from its seat. I noted that the seal in the old piston had deteriorated over time. I rubbed a little petroleum jelly on the upper gasket of the new piston and simply screwed it into place, solving the problem entirely. Could not believe how quickly the part was delivered - next day!
Parts Used:
Piston and Nut Assembly
  • Paul from Hopatcong, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Dishwasher won't drain
Removed back screen, screwed out old piece, and replaced. Easy.
Parts Used:
Piston and Nut Assembly
  • Michael from Denver, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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Dishwasher was not draining
I removed the basket in the back of the dishwasher and unscrewed the plastic piece under the basket. I quickly screwed in the new one and now my dishwashe ris working perfectly.. We came so close to buying a new dishwasher and I am so happy I found the website describing this part. THANK YOU!!!
Parts Used:
Piston and Nut Assembly
  • Wendy from Kingman, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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Pool of water at the bottom of the dishwasher after the cycle is complete
It is so easy and simple! Just removed the old part ( Piston and nut assembly), which is at the back of the dishwasher(inside, behind the spray arm and the heating coil) with bare hands. It needs a little push and turn , just like you removing a old stuck nut. One you remove the old nut assembly, replace it with new one. Just hand tightened is enough. Ran the dishwasher and voila...it works like a new one. No more water collection at the bottom! All it took is 10 mins + 12 dollar part + 7 dollar shipping.
Parts Used:
Piston and Nut Assembly
  • Om Prakash from Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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