PDW8700LB General Electric Dishwasher - Instructions

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Plastic hinge arm link broke
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Eric from EAST MEADOW, NY
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Pliers
Squeeze the new link to the cable hook with pliers while locking the vise grip to the cable for easier handling. Then, using the vise grip on the cable, hook the other end of the link to the dishwasher door hook
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Dishes Weren't Getting Clean At All
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  • James from HGHLNDS RANCH, CO
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench set
The sump was very clogged with caulk like crud that we think was a chemical reaction from soap that was used the first two years. When I first started troubleshooting, the sump seemed to be the problem, so I replaced that. There was a small hose on the sump that was broken so it made sense to replace it anyhow.

When that didn 't help I put the dishwasher into service mode and observed that there just wasn't enough water to spin the sprayer. Therefore it was a water quantity problem, which can be caused by either the Water Inlet Valve or the Flood Switch.

I ordered both the Water Inlet Valve and the Flood Switch, just in case. I replaced the valve first and when that worked I did not install the switch.

Installation was performed with the dishwasher still inserted in the cabinet. If you have big hands, pull the dishwasher out. With sockets and nut drivers, I was able to remove the assembly. After pulling it out enough to clear the dishwasher, I was able to get a screwdriver on the outlet side clamp and a wrench on the inlet side hose.

My old valve had a 90° elbow on it and that was difficult to remove. Installing the elbow on the new valve was just as bad. The valves don't have enough clearance to get a wrench on them to keep them from turning while the elbow is tightened.

TIP: Take a picture of the valve before removing/disconnecting anything. I don't know if the electrical connector can attach either way but I made sure to put it back on exactly the same way it was.
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The detergent dispenser latch was broken
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  • KEVIN from MACKINAW, IL
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
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.
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worn wheels on upper rack
4 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Paul from Oakland, NJ
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
parts were easy to find and the repair was a breeze. Thanks for your help.
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Detergent cap would not stay closed
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Michelle from Carlisle, PA
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
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.
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clips on wheeles were broken
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  • sean from oakland gardenns, NY
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
replaced clips that were much better made.
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Old rack was rusted out and missing most of the wheels.
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jim from Palatka, FL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
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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our dishwasher wheels kept slipping off track and falling off
2 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
  • carina from southington, CT
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
these appeared to be a newer design of wheels and wheel hubs that fit much better and seemed more stable. Very easy to replace and the bottom rack of our dishwasher works great now!
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all 8 wheels broken from lower rack & basket broken
2 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Von from SanBernardino, CA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
went to sears and was told axles not available ! after they sold my wife all 8 wheels in two diffrent colors. started looking on line found your web site I entered my model number. In a matter of minutes I found the parts checked stock ordered them and recived conformation.
prices and shiping are fair. ordered recived and installed parts in 4 days WOW ! wished all purchases went this smooth.

Von Neal
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Wheels became loose
2 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
  • SUSAN from LAKE FOREST, CA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Really all it took was removal of the old wheels which would not stay on anyway and the installation of the new ones. That required the axle and wheel being put together and the installing both of those on the lower rack. I was about to buy a new dishwasher when the salesmen told me about a product called Lemi Shine it saved my hundreds o f dollars and the inside of my dishwasher looks brand new. With my new wheels I am good to go again.
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wheel fel off bottom tray
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  • Eric from Raleigh, NC
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
but axle on new wheen and put axle on tray
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wheels were broken and had fallen off rack wouldnt roll
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  • Robert from Newport Coast, CA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
We received our parts for our dishwasher within 2 days. It was very simple to find the parts on your site, and very easy to install. Our dishwasher is back to normal and the racks roll in and out easily. I would recommend ordering from PartSelect to anyone.
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Basket Wheels Were Falling Off
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  • John from Magnolia, TX
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers
This was a simple part swap. The stud rollers are the small peg-clips that hold the wheel on the lower dish rack. Removing the old stud rollers from the wheels required a pair of pliers. I then popped the new stud rollers into the old wheels and snapped them back onto the lower dish rack. I scored some major points from my frustrated wife -- easy, fast fix!
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Bottom dish basket would not roll in and out. Wheels were falling off.
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  • Randy from Placentia, CA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers
Removed the existing stud rollers with the wheels attached. Then removed the wheels from the stud roller. Then snapped the wheels on the new "Better Designed" stud rollers. Then easily snapped the new stud roller assembly in place. Piece of cake...works like a charm.

Thanks,

Randy
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wheels kept falling off bottom rack
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  • John from Easley, SC
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers
Man, if you need help doing this repair, you shouldn't even own a dishwasher, much less a house. This was the easiest repair in the entire galaxy. First, I removed the old wheels, which was easy becasue they were always falling off by themselves. I then had to use pliers to squeeze the old studs to remove them from the wheels. All the wheels were still in good shape. Then I snapped the wheels onto the new studs, and snapped the studs onto the lower rack. And then, it was like I was in heaven. Bluebirds were singing, the sun was shining, my lower rack was sliding in and out and in and out like it was new. O happy day.
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All Instructions for the PDW8700LB
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