All Installation Instructions for General Electric Dishwasher PDW8700NB

Hinge arm link wore out

Used Phillips screwdriver to undo brackets that keep dishwasher in place. Pulled out dishwasher from underneath the counter. Placed hinge arm in spring, hooked spring onto clip, placed hinge arm in clip. Put back dishwasher under the counter and screwed in place. Took all of 15 minutes. Saved 185.00 for service call.

Parts Used:

Hinge Arm Link

Samuel from LAS VEGAS, NV
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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The door on dishwasher soap dispenser broke.

Repaired the soap dispenser.

Parts Used:

Detergent Dispenser with Rinse Cap

Eric from SIMPSONVILLE, SC
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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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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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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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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Food particles had started stopping up spray arm and get them out.

Pulled old spray arm off and snapped new one on. Less than 3 minutes and works great. Dishes are cleaner now.

Parts Used:

Lower Spray Arm - Gray

carla from valdosta, GA
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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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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wheels were broken and had fallen off rack wouldnt roll

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.

Parts Used:

Dishrack Rollers and Axles - Kit of 8

Robert from Newport Coast, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Old rollers broken

No instructions. At first thought I needed instructions. A minute later I was attaching the new rollers. Simple and easy. Took less than 15 minutes. Would recommend these rollers.

Parts Used:

Dishrack Rollers and Axles - Kit of 8

Thomas from TAMPA, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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all 8 wheels broken from lower rack & basket broken

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

Parts Used:

Dishrack Rollers and Axles - Kit of 8

Dishwasher Basket Assembly Silverware

Von from SanBernardino, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The axxle for the wheels were worn out causing wheel to rotate inward and the tray to be to low in the dishwasher.

Simply pull out the old axle and snap in the new one. It is simple. Also the replacement axels were MUCH better quality than the originals. The bottom tray now slides in and out very easily. Note, if you have this problem, you do not need to replace the wheel, just the axle.

Parts Used:

Dishrack Rollers and Axles - Kit of 8

Virginia from Princeton, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Lower rack wheels were falling off

Removed and replaced all rack wheels with new wheels and wheel axles. All I needed was new axles, as they are new and better, and solved the problem of the wheel falling off. G.E. should offer customers with this problem, new wheel axles at no charge, as they are very easy to exchange. The original axle was a bad design.

Parts Used:

Dishrack Rollers and Axles - Kit of 8