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PDW7880G00SS General Electric Dishwasher - Instructions

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Dishes were not drying inside the dishwasher after the dishwasher cycle completed
The installation video that is on the website with the part is very helpful & easy to follow. The wires that attach to the heating element & the nuts that hold it in place are actually located a few inches off the ground so I didn't need to tip the machine over to pull them out & unscrew the nuts. All I had to do was unscrew the screws that hold the dishwasher in place under the counter next to the sink, pull it out & was able to reach the wires underneath it.
The actual repair took me less than 30 minutes, I marked it as 30-60 because during the somehow the water line going to the dishwasher had come loose from under the sink (not at the dishwasher) & because of this I had to stop midway to deal with some loose water & tighten things back up. I would recommend following the video, there really isn't much more to add that would be helpful.
Parts Used:
Heating Element
  • Christopher from GLEN ALLEN, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Wrench (Adjustable)
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Had a slight leak lower center front Solved
Great
Parts Used:
Short Bottom Door Seal
  • Dominic from NORTH READING, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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detergent dispenser was not closing and dishes were dirty
followed the video step by step which was very well expalined and was able to complete the install
Parts Used:
Detergent Dispenser with Rinse Cap
  • Harinder from CHESTERFIELD, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Broken spring on door.
See GE web site for repair instructions. Take out screws at top of door. Slide unit out there is a spring on each side of the door just look at the good one for details. Easy fix. About 30 minutes.
Parts Used:
Hinge Arm Link
  • Ron from SOUTHPORT, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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One axle cracked and broke off; another wheel was had fallen off and was distorted when it hit the heating element.
Removed all 8 wheels and inserted the new one after inserting the axles into each wheel. Replacement wheels had a much better connection to the bottom rack and do not anticipate any problems in the future.
Parts Used:
Lower Rack Wheel Kit - 8 Pack
  • Sheila from DEERFIELD, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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UNPACKED WHEELS AND CLIP. USING NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS SQUEEZED WHEEL TIP TO INSERT IN WHEEL. REMOVED OLD WHEELS AND RETAINER BY HAND. INSTALLED NEW WHEELS INSTALLED AND NEW RETAINERS
Parts Used:
Lower Rack Wheel Kit - 8 Pack
  • Edward from GRAND BLANC, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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Missing wheels
The wheel kit came with axel's to support them. They snapped in place in seconds. No instructions provided, but installing method was obvious.
Parts Used:
Lower Rack Wheel Kit - 8 Pack
  • Denise from PALERMO, ME
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Lower wheels kept falling off
Installed new lower rack wheel kit
Parts Used:
Lower Rack Wheel Kit - 8 Pack
  • helmut from EAST KINGSTON, NH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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The wheels on the lower rack of our dishwasher kept falling off.
Removed the lower rack. Took off the old wheels. Put the axles on the new wheels which took a little manpower, but became easier once you did a couple (there are 8 wheels). Then snapped the new wheels on the rack which was really simple. The new design is much improved to the old one. The wheels glide better, then they ever did. We're sorry we didn't think of this repair years ago and the cost was a fraction of the cost of a new dishwasher.
Parts Used:
Lower Rack Wheel Kit - 8 Pack
  • Sharon from THE VILLAGES, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Upper rack moved with difficulty
Removed two upper rack rail end cap stops. Removed upper rack. Replaced four old upper rack rollers (wheels) and installed four new upper rack rollers. Replaced upper rack in correct position. Installed two new upper rack rail end cap stops. The new end caps were different from the old ones, and the new wheels had shorter retaining arms than the old ones. Once observing the differences, the new parts fit properly and perfectly.
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Dishrack Rollers and Axles RACK SLIDE END CAP
  • Dwight from PHOENIX, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Rollers and axles were worn out
Removed the stops at the end of the upper rack, removed the old rollers. Replaced with new rollers and installed the stops back in place. Very easy, finished in less than 15 minutes. Replacement rollers very much improved with design from the original rollers.
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Dishrack Rollers and Axles
  • Wayne from PALMER, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Plastic hinge arm link broke
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
Parts Used:
Hinge Arm Link
  • Eric from EAST MEADOW, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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The plastic part was broken from the pulley
After I unscrewed it from the counter and took off the front panel I first went to the garage to turn off the power to the dishwasher. I then pulled it out a little bit at a time. I didn't want to take apart any hoses or unplug electrical wires from connectors if I didn't have to. I then looked underneath and noticed that only one pulley spring was off and the plastic piece was broken. So when I received it in the part in the mail I took of the plastic part from the pulley. I just reused the original wire pully. I reached back with the spring to hook it back on with some difficulty and then hooked the piece back on and it was done. I placed everything back and switched the power on and its good to go. Nice job to do myself and watch a Youtube video on how to do it.
Parts Used:
CABLE PULLEY
  • Greg from GROVE CITY, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Old parts showing wear
Watched a YouTube video on disassembly, parts replacement, and reassembly.
Parts Used:
Fine Filter Fine Filter Hub Nut
  • Suzanne from CHEYENNE, WY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Dishwasher would only 'partially' drain; dishes needed more rinsing.
Called repairman: announced that the drain pump was gone. Did not seem right. Went to the website. Found what I was looking for. 49% of the time it was a check-valve issue; only 26% of the time was the pump the problem. Took the unit from under the counter; got it on its side; removed the drain pump. Found my first check-valve, but thediagram showed a second lower one toward the sump. Having located both and purchased two valves and and the lower holder piece, I was ready to finish the job. Quarter-inch nut driver and a screw driver and the valves were in and the drain pump re-installed. Most difficult in my case was getting the dw back into its spot and lashed down! Thanks for the good guidance!
Parts Used:
SEAT CHECK VALVE Check Valve Flapper
  • James from SEDONA, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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