40260118 General Electric Dishwasher - Instructions
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Rinse Aid Fill Cap melted because it landed next to the heating element because it wasn't screwed in
4 of 5 people
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Helen from Carol Stream, IL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Simply screwed in new cap
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poor dish washing
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THOMAS from LACONIA, NH
- A Bit Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Read directions. They were poorly drawn. Set them aside. Opened up unit on December 26th. I made careful observation of the wiring, two hoses, one metal bracket, the hose two clamps, and then proceeded. Instructions said 1 to 2 hours, to complete. Ha Ha, perhaps if you've done it before. It was actually really closer to four hours.
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When done, it worked perfectly. The best part, my wife said: "This was the best Christmas present ever!" That made my day! Dishes are clean again, just like new! Thank you: www.PartsSelect.com.
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Dishes not clean after wash,White film all over.
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Carl from Corpus Christi, TX
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Screw drivers, Socket set
Pulled unit out of cabinet took two top screws out of spinner spray arm and put back together.Old sprayer was plugged up not letting wash go through.Thanks for helping me fix and not replace unit.Saved at least 400.
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Dishwasher was leaking water underneath
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Michael from McHenry, IL
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Our older GE dishwasher was leaking water on the floor while running. After inspecting it while running I was able to determine that the water was coming from the seal around the motors shaft where it entered the pump. I then looked up the washers model number and ordered the impeller shaft seal kit. To my suprise the kit arrived the very
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next day! After disconnecting the power and water supplies from the dishwasher , I then removed it from the cabinet base and turned it over to gain easy access to the bottom. Using nothing more than a nut driver, adjustable wrench and a pair of pliers I was able to loosen the two compression clamps and two hose clamps that hold the pump to the bottom of the washers tub. I then removed the entire pump and took it to my work bench for the rest of the repair. Removing the plastic impeller strainer was the toughest part.. Lacking the proper spanner wrench, I had no tool that would lock onto the raised tabs to turn it loose with. I was able to position the tabs in the jaws of my workbench vise and giving the entire pump a little twist, It broke free and I was then able to unscrew the rest of the way it by hand.. The old dried up detergent made for a good adhesive, and after removal I cleaned the area completely so the new strainer would thread in easy. I installed the new parts in the kit as per the supplied instructions and re-installed the pump housing back on the dishwasher and put it all back in place. After running it several times not a drip was to be seen, and I was very pleased with the whole process. With the shipping it cost me just $25.00, and it saved me a expensive service call or maybe even the cost of buying a new machine. I would say that overall it was a easy repair but lacking the right tools, you may have some trouble removing the pumps plastic strainer screen as I did. I would highly recommend PartsSelect to anyone, and the entire experience was a good one for me.
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Motor / Pump berrings out
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Sheri from St.Cloud, MN
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Ordered the new motor/pump here at parts select and with the easy directions I replaced in no time flat. Saved me $300.00 for a replacement.
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Damaged rinse agent dispenser
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Ralph from McMinnville, OR
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Unscrewed old one and installed the new one.
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would not drain but washed fine
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john from nashville, TN
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
easiest way i found to do it was pull dishwashers out from under the cabnet... laided a pillow down in front of the door and turned it on the front side... the part was very easy to get to at this angle....could have done it in less then 5 minutes but took my time to double check everything to be safe....took a total of about 10 minutes..
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... very happy now no longer need to vacume out the old dish water left at the bottom of the dishwasher...... i think most anyone could do this very easy....
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Frozen soleniod valve
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Ronald from MONTGOMRY VLG, MD
- A Bit Difficult
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Pulled washer out about 6" without disconnecting any hoses. This way i could use both hands from the left side & front after i took the kick plate off.
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New home to me. Part lost
3 of 3 people
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Harry from SAINT LOUIS, MO
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Put on a new cap.
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Leaking
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Holly from Watertown, MA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I first made a bad assumption that the leaking dishwasher was from the gasket. I replaced the gasket and it still leaked. To find the leak, I took the body off of the dishwasher and ran it to find the leak. It was from the solonoid connection. I took photos of the leaking motor unit and very easily replaced the new motor unit by matching
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the placement from the photos. The hardest part is tipping the dishwasher on its side and mopping up the water.
It was very easy. All you need is a nut driver and a Phillips screwdriver. Even an over-domesticated, non- tool user can do it.
It was very easy. All you need is a nut driver and a Phillips screwdriver. Even an over-domesticated, non- tool user can do it.
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My wife had been washing dishes in the sink for a while but after Thanksgiving we loaded up the dishwasher . It wasnt making the usual noises and we realized that it wouldn't drain any water.
3 of 4 people
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Dennis from Cookson, OK
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Socket set
We ordered the pump kit by model number and it was a perfect match.(It was on our door step in 2 days with normal shipping!) Three bolts and a couple of electrical connections later and the pump was off The install was just as easy. The instructions were very easy to follow.It's great to find a company these days that knows what it is doi
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ng and does exactly what it says it will do.
Kudos and thanks!
Kudos and thanks!
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Dishwasher would not drain.
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Thomas from VICTORVILLE, CA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
The dishwasher was in a rental so I didn't want to spend the money for a new one. The part was expensive compared to a new (cheap) dishwasher. The order was shipped promptly and arrived when I expected even though it was Christmas time. The part fit perfectly and everything is back in place.
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Holes in bottom of silverware basket
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Jane from Clifton, NJ
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Removed old basket, put new one in. New basket fits but it is larger then the old one so it takes up more room leaving less room for dishes. My dishwasher is apartment size.
Service from PartsSelect was very prompt.
Service from PartsSelect was very prompt.
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leaky dishwasher
5 of 10 people
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kenneth from ocean isle beach, NC
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
remove water connection; shut off circuit breaker ; follow the suplied directions; reassemble washer . job done - leak gone. Wife happy.
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Replace Top Spray Arm
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John from Norman, OK
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
As suggested. Pull washer, remove screws from top and replace with new part. Very simple and easy if you follow steps furnished by this site.
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