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PDW8480J10SS General Electric Dishwasher - Instructions

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The plastic wheels kept falling off the bottom rack of the dishwasher
The old wheels and attachment brackets were easily removed since they were always falling off. I ordered all new brackets and wheels, but it turns out I didn't need new wheels. If your original wheels are in good condition, they are the same size as the new ones and fit the new brackets. The new attachment brackets are built differently than the ones that came with the dishwasher, but (a good thing considering the originals only lasted 1 1/2 years). The new brackets and wheels snapped together and snapped into place on the dishwasher in minutes--no tools were needed. It took longer to cut the parts out of the packaging than to install them. The bottom rack now rolls out like it did when it was brand new. Definitely worth the few dollars in parts.
Parts Used:
Dishrack Rollers and Axles - Kit of 8 Dishrack Rollers and Axles - Kit of 8
  • Michelle from Spokane Valley, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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missing cap
I placed the missing cap into the dispenser.
Parts Used:
Rinse Aid Cap
  • Jean from White Plains, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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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!
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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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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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New install missing drain tube and clamp.
Purchased new $1400 dishwasher from sales floor for $699. Cosmetically perfect, but missing drain tube and clamp. Seemed like a good deal... and it was. Needed parts were $34. Install of this machine was a breeze, and it is suoer quiet...I need to get down on the floor and listen for water flow to know that it's working. Really.
Parts Used:
Drain Tube Kit CLAMP
  • David from Norwell, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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water inlet valve leaking
I had a shut off water supply shut off shut under my sink. That is where I shut the water off for the dishwasher. I knew it was for the dishwasher ,because it follow the line, and could see it was going to the washer. Then I went down stairs in the basement. Opened my breaker box, and found the breaker for the dish washer marked dish washer, and put in the off position. When I was still up stairs I opened dish washer , and inside at the top was two screws holding the dishwasher to the counter top. Those two screws turned out to be the exact size of just about every screw I ended up having to unscrew on this machine. So at the time I was in the basement turning off breaker, I went to the garage to gather up tools. Take the two screws that are screwed to the counter top. Then I layed on the floor, and at the bottom of the dish washer there is a panel on the front of the machine with screws attaching it. Take those screws out. Pull off cover. Now get a flash light so you can see. They're adjustable feet that the dishwasher are being leveled by. Those feet need to most likely be adjusted down so you can the machine pulled out, and make it possible to work on. now you can you can pull it out, but watch that water supply line does not get hung up, or electrical wires. Once the machine is pulled out there is another cover on the front that I took off. Four screws hold it on. Now you can get to the part to fix it. The other thing you need to know is after taking off the valve and taking off the old 90 fitting. It will need cleaned up. When you put it on the new shut off valve use pipe dope or thread tape so it doesn't leak. Good luck.
Parts Used:
Water Inlet Valve
  • Brad from wadsworth, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Socket set, Wrench set
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Would only drain intermittenly
Thought it might be check flapper valve on drain pump, so I replaced fairly easily, per instructions. When doing, I noticed the attached relay wires were not secure. When it was on the drain cycle one of the relay wires vibrated badly and loosened the connection enough to only work occasionaly. Would like to put new relay on the pump but they do not sell separately from the pump. (one assembly). I resecured connection and will wait till relay gives out and buy new assembly, but for now it's working perfectly!
Parts Used:
Check Valve Flapper
  • C. from Lexington, KY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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No video for this new version of the part
The entire flat side of the end cap, (with the cutout latch), goes on the outside of the guide bar. It took less than 15 seconds to insert. It took about 30 minutes of searching for videos and playing around with the part to figure this out. A simple diagram would have been helpful.
Parts Used:
Upper Rack End Cap
  • Ellen from DOVER, DE
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 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!
Parts Used:
Lower Spray Arm - Gray
  • M Anne from VIENNA, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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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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Due the the age of this dishwasher (13 years) both upper and lower racks were showing significant rusting.
This lower rack (GE part #WD28X25960) was ready to roll right into the dishwasher straight out of the box, no tools needed.
Parts Used:
Complete Lower Service Rack Assembly
  • Bob from Chandler, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Heat shield on lower spray arm came loose and blocked spray arm from turning
Followed instructions on how-to video on website on how to remove and replace lower spray arm.
Parts Used:
Lower Spray Arm - Gray
  • Jack D from CLEBURNE, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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