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FPHD2491KF0 Frigidaire Dishwasher - Instructions
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Dispenser door broken.
56 of 67 people
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C from Covina, CA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Disconnect from power
Unscrewed 4 phillips screws from top of outer door.
Unscrewed 2 screws each siide of door.
Lower outer door section drops away.
Note wiring sequence on dispenser, then disconnect wires.
Unscrew 6 screws on dispenser and lift dispenser out.
Place new dispenser in place (note orient ... Read more ation), ann fasten in place with screws, remembering to replace wire retainer on left lower screw.
Reconnect wires to dispenser correctly.
Slide lower outer door over tabs and secure with the 4 side screws.
Ensure lower door is up under control panel and secure with the 4 top screws.
Fill dispenser with detergent, reconnect power and test run while enjoying a cup of tea in celebration of a job well done..
Unscrewed 4 phillips screws from top of outer door.
Unscrewed 2 screws each siide of door.
Lower outer door section drops away.
Note wiring sequence on dispenser, then disconnect wires.
Unscrew 6 screws on dispenser and lift dispenser out.
Place new dispenser in place (note orient ... Read more ation), ann fasten in place with screws, remembering to replace wire retainer on left lower screw.
Reconnect wires to dispenser correctly.
Slide lower outer door over tabs and secure with the 4 side screws.
Ensure lower door is up under control panel and secure with the 4 top screws.
Fill dispenser with detergent, reconnect power and test run while enjoying a cup of tea in celebration of a job well done..
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wheel assembly rusted and 1 wheel fell off causing rack to fail
25 of 29 people
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Robert from CARNEGIE, PA
- Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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replacing dishrack was simply removing old and sliding new onto track. however, removing and reinstalling water dispenser blade mounted on bottom of existing rack to new rack required much more time and effort .I needed to use flat screwdriver to pry plastic clamps apart and then a pair of channel locks to release assembly from original r
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ack. It took some effort to finally accomplish . I believe all models that use this replacement rack would have this same issue with the dispenser blade and instructions for re-installation should accompany the new rack or better yet, new blade should be included on rack for those not familiar with using tools.
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large holes in the bottom of the basket where pieces of plastic kept breaking off
18 of 21 people
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Lauren from Peabody, MA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I replaced the basket. No tools necessary. New basket seems sturdier than original. Very satisfied with my purchase.
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silverware basket skunked
13 of 14 people
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Alan from Holley, NY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
tossed the old one a replaced with a new.Hardest 10 second repair ever....It took 10 seconds had to open and close the door.
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busted center portion of silverware basket
19 of 33 people
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Craig from Marlborough, MA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
New one snaps into place easily.
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Broken door on dispenser
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Justin from Miami, FL
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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The only difficultpart was to figure out how to remove the stainless cover from the door. Seems it slides upwards after screws are removed. After that it is self explainatory and goes back together in 5 minutes.
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Detergent Dispenser didn't work..
6 of 7 people
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Lori from IRMO, SC
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers
After turning of the power to dishwasher, I opened the door took of the two bottom screws on both sides of door. Closed the door and front panel just slide off. Then I took a picture of the dispenser to make use I could figure out how to put the wiring back together. Removed the six screws holding it in place and popped the dispenser out
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. Easy .. popped new dispenser in and lightly put all six screws back in ,wired it back up after checking my photo. Closed the door ,slid front panel back on opened the door put the 4 screws back in that hold the front panel .Turned power back on and Boom!! All done.. Not bad for a girl...
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Water leaking out onto floor when not in use!
6 of 8 people
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Paul from Belmont, CA
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Remove front Fascia on floor, use AC sniffer find hot wires into unit. Flip circuit breaker at panel. Verify no AC, shut water valve off on Dishwasher supply. Disconnect two valve wires to solenoid. Use wrench set to find proper size and use to remove supply line. Unscrew two Phillips sheet metal screws that hold valve support bracket and
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remove bracket with it now being held in by water inlet valve hose to interior wall of Dishwasher. Use Tin Snips to cut off metal band securing hose to old water inlet valve. Place new valve onto inlet hose, secure with new hose clamp (you must supply) tighten hex nut on clamp till water tight. Fasten wires onto the solenoid and mount assembly support bracket to dishwasher. Now connect water supply line after wrapping threads with pipe dope tape fasten and secure nut with adjustable wrench till water tight open supply valve and look for leaks with a flash light. If no leaks, reset breaker and test run and drain. No leaks replace fascia and have a Beer great Job saved $850 min. on a new dishwasher!
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Dispenser door latch broke
5 of 6 people
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Stephanie from Fort Wayne, IN
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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removed the screws holding the door together, then removed the screws holding the dispenser to the interior door. replaced the wires and put the door back together
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One of the nylon cables for the door counter balance broke
5 of 6 people
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GABRIEL from KERNERSVILLE, NC
- Very Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Preface: I had to remove the dishwasher anyway since I was replacing cabinets. So sitting in the garage it took less than 10 minutes to replace both sides. If I had to do this with dishwasher installed...2 screws pull dishwasher out 6 inches, unhook the spring, unhook the cable, hook new cable, rehook spring. Dido for the other side, slid
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e dishwasher back in place reinstall attachment screws.
All that...max 30 minutes. So easy.
All that...max 30 minutes. So easy.
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Bottom of Silverware gone,silverwear went to bottom of dishwasher
4 of 5 people
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Mary Pat from CAVE CREEK, AZ
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Your service was great, the basket came in two parts and all I had to do was put the two together and put it in the dishwasher. I am glad we were able to get a new one. Thanks again for such quick service. Thank you very much for such great service.
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Broken wheels on dishwasher lower rack
3 of 3 people
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Betsy from CINCINNATI, OH
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Very easy. Was able to pop on the new wheels with no problem. Earlier orders of wheels (from another company) were close, but no cigar. These fit with no effort.
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Cutlery basket
4 of 6 people
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Mena from Sarasota, AL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Simply took the old one out, and put the new one in.
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The old basket developed holes and needed replacing.
3 of 3 people
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Gilbert C from COTTONWOOD, AZ
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Took the old out and placed the new in its place. That simple!
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Fence corroded
2 of 2 people
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James from BRIGHTON, MI
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Less than 1 minute to remove old part and install new fence
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