All Installation Instructions for General Electric Dishwasher PDW8400J00WW

I'm told I had a typical pump seal leak.

I unplugged and removed my dishwasher and followed the instructions extactly repairing the pump and replacing the parts I had just received. I torgued the ring to the specified amount, installed the pump and found the impeller could not turn. I dis-assembled it all again and loosened the ring to allow the impeller to turn, reinstalled it and when I initiated the wash cycle, water began running wildly. Next step, replace motor and pump as the pump motor shaft has gone out

Parts Used:

Dishrack Rollers and Axles - Kit of 8

Impeller and Seal Kit

Joseph from Tucson, AZ
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Couldn't drain water

I connected one end of hose to the drain using a hose clamp and screwdriver then connected the other end to the dishwasher using anouther hose clamp and a screwdriver..

Parts Used:

Drain Hose

Janice from Rockville, MO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Old rack was rusted out and missing most of the wheels.

Easiest repair ever. My new rack arrived in three days, opened the box and slid it in. Better quality than the original. Excellent service!

Parts Used:

Complete Lower Service Rack Assembly

Jim from Palatka, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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worn wheels on upper rack

parts were easy to find and the repair was a breeze. Thanks for your help.

Parts Used:

Upper Rack Wheel

Paul from Oakland, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Detergent cap would not stay closed

After removing the screws, the front of the dishwasher easily came off. I put 2 screws back in to hold the control panel in place. I did not want that to dangle while replacing the part. The part came off easily after removing the screws. Everything went together easy.

Parts Used:

Detergent Dispenser with Rinse Cap

Michelle from Carlisle, PA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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axle for wheel was broken

Popped the axle on to the wheel, then snapped it on to the lower drawer - done!

Parts Used:

Single Lower Wheel Stud/Axle

Gail from Woodstock, GA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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wheel and rollers needed replacing

just exchange new wheels with new studs and popped back in. only thing I needed was to know that mfg had redesigned stud and replaced with quote a better mouse trap.

Parts Used:

Single Lower Wheel Stud/Axle

Dishrack Rollers and Axles - Kit of 8

Bill from Parkville, MO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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clips on wheeles were broken

replaced clips that were much better made.

Parts Used:

Dishrack Rollers and Axles - Kit of 8

sean from oakland gardenns, NY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The detergent dispenser latch was broken

The repair was easy. Removed all the screws from the inside door panel, approx. 11. Watch out for that last screw as there isn't anything else holding the outside panel, inside panel and control panel together other than those screws. I then unplugged the old dispenser backed out another 6 screws and replaced the old dispenser with the new one. Put it all back together within about a half hour.

Parts Used:

Detergent Dispenser with Rinse Cap

KEVIN from MACKINAW, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Dishwasher was not starting

Replaced interlock assembly as one of the possible causes. The replacement was easy, but this was not the final fix. I also replaced the water inlet valve, flood switch and finally found that there was large calcification within the drain tube assembly (not visible, but was blocking water). Got a new flexible tubing and new drain hose, plugged everything together and the dishwasher runs like new now. Watching for a potential leak from the drain tube to drain hose connection and mya need to tape it up, but so far so good...

Parts Used:

SWITCH INTERLOCK Assembly

Prasad from LEAWOOD, KS
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set

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Started to have a leak

Pull out the old, died gasket. Clean out track that holds gasket. insert new gasket.

Parts Used:

Tub Gasket

Ron from TYNGSBORO, MA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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old wheels kept falling off

Took stud out of old wheel, put new stud in. It was that easy!

Parts Used:

Single Lower Wheel Stud/Axle

Faye from E STROUDSBURG, PA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Holes in old dishwasher basket

The replacement dishwasher basket easily fit in my dishwasher. Easy to order. Quick delivery. Highly recommended.

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Basket Assembly Silverware

James from FAIRFIELD, CT
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Our dishwasher lower arm had become clogged

HAHA! The easiest repair we have ever done! Took it out of the box, snapped the old arm loose, put the new arm in and -- the dishwasher works like new! Thank you!

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