All Installation Instructions for General Electric Dishwasher PDW7880J10SS

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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

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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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Did not drain water

Per ps video. Really easy. Disconnect power, Remove front lower panel, remove Power leads, 2 installation bolts, remove 2 spring clamps on feed/exit hoses,reinstall.

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Motor and Drain Pump

Chris from GREENVILLE, SC
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set

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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.

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Heating Element

Christopher from GLEN ALLEN, VA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Wrench (Adjustable)

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Rack was rusted and broken.

It was a very simple replacement. I took the old one out and rolled the new one in. It took less than 5 minutes!

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Complete Lower Service Rack Assembly

Amelia from PEORIA, IL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Had a slight leak lower center front Solved

Great

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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

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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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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.

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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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cap had melted mi

Unscrew the old one and screw in the new one.

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Rinse Aid Cap

Alice from BLAINE, MN
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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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.

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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

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Hinge Arm Link

Eric from EAST MEADOW, NY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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The dishwasher detergent dispenser was broken.

The first thing I did was watch the video on the removal of the old broken dispenser and I said to myself that it couldn't be that easy. Well I am going on 70 years old and I was going to call a local to fix it. I bought the new dispenser just to avoid the up-charge. When the conformation email got here with video and written instructions. I watched the video and read the instructions. Just after the part arived (ahead of scheduls) I looked at the machins and said wat the he** what is she going to do to an old man. Got my screwdriver (battery and reversable) and wouldn't you know it . It only took me less then 15 minutes to do the whole job. I can't thank them enough for the video. Wife asked where the part was and almost pased out when I opened the door.. lol Trust these people . They know what they are doing!!!

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Detergent Dispenser with Rinse Cap

Richard from BATESVILLE, IN
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Old parts showing wear

Watched a YouTube video on disassembly, parts replacement, and reassembly.

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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!

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