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CDWT980V50SS General Electric Dishwasher - Instructions
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Leaking valve
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Gary from HAVERHILL, MA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Used teflon tape around new 3/8 elbow. Re-installed valve in originals postion. Connected supply hose and reconnected electrical to valve.
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Detergent dispenser did not work
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ARTHUR from OAK PARK, IL
- Very Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Followed the instruction video on your website. It was accurate and valid. The repair should have taken 15 mins., instead one of the screws holding the dispenser was frozen. Tried DW-40, and liquid wrench. Neither worked because the screw was in plastic.Finally got out the Dremel and cutting wheels. Had to cut away enough of the unit unt
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il I could get at the screw (it was the center bottom one). Sliced through some more of the housing, then cut a notch in the screw head deep enough so I could apply enough pressure with a flat blade screwdriver to open it. After that things went as smoothly as could be expected.A bad design and cheap materials.
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An old inner rail fell apart and needed replacing
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Virgil from NAPERVILLE, IL
- Difficult
- More than 2 hours
I repaired by replacing both inner rails.
I found that removing an inner rail from the rack is difficult. It can be done with strong fingers separating the tabs of a front Y hook after releasing the rear hook so the rack can slide off the horizontal locator rods. It helps to apply liquid soap to the old inner rails Y clips to reduce ... Read more friction.
Clean the outer rails thoroughly with a brush and liquid cleaner so the rails can engage
Inserting the inner rails into the outer rails is difficult when they are already attached to the rack. It's much easier to insert the rails independently of the rack. Push the outer rails into the inner rails while applying force to keep them engaged
Attach the rack to the rails by inserting the long rear horizontal rods of the rack into the rear clips of the rail.
Assure the tabs in the rear clips are locked
Again, it helps to apply liquid soap to the new inner rail Y clips to reduce friction
Hold the rails in place and pull the rack forward to engage the front rails with Y clips to the shorter front horizontal rods of the rack.
Force them together to spread the Y clips and lock the rails into them.
I found that removing an inner rail from the rack is difficult. It can be done with strong fingers separating the tabs of a front Y hook after releasing the rear hook so the rack can slide off the horizontal locator rods. It helps to apply liquid soap to the old inner rails Y clips to reduce ... Read more friction.
Clean the outer rails thoroughly with a brush and liquid cleaner so the rails can engage
Inserting the inner rails into the outer rails is difficult when they are already attached to the rack. It's much easier to insert the rails independently of the rack. Push the outer rails into the inner rails while applying force to keep them engaged
Attach the rack to the rails by inserting the long rear horizontal rods of the rack into the rear clips of the rail.
Assure the tabs in the rear clips are locked
Again, it helps to apply liquid soap to the new inner rail Y clips to reduce friction
Hold the rails in place and pull the rack forward to engage the front rails with Y clips to the shorter front horizontal rods of the rack.
Force them together to spread the Y clips and lock the rails into them.
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The clip that holds the soap dispenser shut broke.
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curt from sandy lake, PA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Took screws out that hold front panel on, unplugged wiring, changed soap dispenser, and put everything back together. Not a bad repair at all.
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Lower rack was bent, didn't like rolling out of the dishwasher anymore
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Joe from WYNNEWOOD, PA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I removed the old rack and saved the flatware container. Then I put the new rack in.
The difference between the old one and the new one is that between a busted grocery cart with one wheel that always wants to return to the parking lot, and a well-trained dog that does exactly what I ask it to. The new rack was worth the $95 I ... Read more spent to get it.
The new rack came with wheels and axles, so I didn't need to order more.
The difference between the old one and the new one is that between a busted grocery cart with one wheel that always wants to return to the parking lot, and a well-trained dog that does exactly what I ask it to. The new rack was worth the $95 I ... Read more spent to get it.
The new rack came with wheels and axles, so I didn't need to order more.
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Had a water leak in bottom of dishwasher.
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Russell from MADISONVILLE, LA
- Very Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
I simply removed the bad part and reversed the process. It was very easy and a 12 year old could do it. Thanks for the online tips and recommendations. You saved me over 400.00 which is what a new unit would run. Plus installation. Many Thanks.
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bottom rack was rusted out
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Isabel from Louisville, KY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I took out the old rack and rolled in the new. I thought I was going to have to take the rollers off the old one and put them on the new, but they were already on the new rack. The hardest part was getting into the box. I am an 80 year old female.
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Missing silverware basket
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Thomas from Lancaster, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Popped in the new one and done!!!
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detergent cup latch broke
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Steven from Delanco, NJ
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Very easy - remove the screws around the inside of the door. 6 screws and 2 plugs to remove the assembly. Just be careful not the strip the sheetmetal screws when putting it back together. No screwguns...
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Silverware Basket broke
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Myra from Las Vegas, NV
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I loved the service I received. The site pulled up the correct make and model basket I need for my dishwasher and gave me several options. I order with ease and it arrived within a couple of days. No tools required.
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Missing drain hose
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Edward from Bloomingdale, GA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Simple as 1,2,3.Parts on time and priced right.
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Recived used without drain hose
1 of 3 people
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Richard from Venice, FL
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
It was an install. My problem is that the drain tube is not standard to other dishwashers,so I could not get it at either of the local home improvement centers. The good news is that it is larger than the standard, and offers better discharge.
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Door had no resistance/no balance/would fall open
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Robert from Hampton, GA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
First, remove the bottom front covers (two parts four screws). Second, remove the two screws at the top that secure the dishwasher to the counter. Third, gently pull away the dishwasher from underneath the counter just far enough to see and be able to remove the door spring(s) - one on each side. Fourth, remove the existing hinge arm l
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ink(s) if not already broken off, replace with the new one(s). Note that the door hinge goes on the door (front) side of the spring and the other side fits into a groove on the door arm - the other end of the spring attaches to one of the 3 available holes on the frame at the bottom. It would be a good idea to replace the hinge arm links on both sides even if only one is broken. Make sure that the door has the right tension (each spring can be hooked in 1 of 3 holes to adjust the tension). Then gently push the dishwasher back under the counter. Finally, replace the screws under the counter and replace the covers on the bottom front. All of this should take no more than 15-20 minutes. This was an easy job!
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Soap Dispenser latch broke
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Vicki from Mooresville, NC
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I removed six screws and unplugged the module and removed.
Replaced by the new module and plugged in and then replaced the six screws.
Very easy to fix.
Replaced by the new module and plugged in and then replaced the six screws.
Very easy to fix.
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soap dispenser latch was broken & didnt shut
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julie from Saint Charles, MO
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
We had to replace the soap dispenser. My husband is not very handy & this was a snap. You take off the front panel (cover) of the sishwasher & simply unscrew the old one & screw in the new one. I probably could have done it myself.
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