All Installation Instructions for General Electric Dishwasher GDF520PSJ5SS

Door would not shut, machine would not run.

Took out 2 screws that held machine in cabinet. Pulled out dishwasher about 4 inches. removed old latch and disconnected electric connection. Put in new latch, reconnected electric connection, replaced screws, pushed machine back in cabinet, replaced 2 screws that hold machine in place. Works like new!

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Door Latch

Deborah from BRADENTON, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Dishwasher would not know door was closed

Parts diagram shows Striker can be popped out with screwdriver. Not true. It has a screw bolting it internally. Impossible to get to unless you disassemble the entire door. We took a power drill and small drill bit and bore it out like a cavity in a tooth. Needle nose pliers to extract the screw. Pretend your a dentist. Fixed it in 5 minutes. Replacement fit tight. A+

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Latch Striker

Lesa from BETHALTO, IL
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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Dishwasher Leaking at bottom when running

To remove/install gasket one has to remove a Door Hinge Arm on one side. Then you can easy remove old gasket and replace. Please follow these steps when removing a hinge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTpe1dedyr8

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Gasket

Mark from BURKE, VA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set

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Worn bottom door seal

Easy repair, googled a how-to video and I was surprised how well i was able to follow instructions.

Parts Used:

Gasket

Stephen from Plainfield, IL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Bottom door seal broken and leaking

Unplug power to the dish washer.
Remove 2 kick plate screws to remove kick plate
Remove 2 screws that hold DW to underside of countertop
Slide out dishwasher enough to access the cables on each side at bottom of door.
With door closed, use plyers to lift the cable (one on each side) off the retaining stub.
Unplug door wiring connector.
Open door and slide door off the hinges.
Slide old seal out and insert new seal.

Reverse to reassemble

Parts Used:

Gasket

Steven from OXNARD, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers

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Dishwasher was not heating up to dry

Took out the old heating assembly and installed the new one
this did not solve my problem and I ended up buying a new dishwasher and returned the part
Spent as much in shipping to get the part and return it as the part cost itself
Next time I will just replace the dishwasher in the first place.

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HEATING ELEMENT

Nicholas from CONCORD, NH
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable)

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Dishwasher not operating. Would fill, not operate, then drain.

Performed all checks on youtube...water coming in, course and fine filter cleaned, drain pump working (heard it come on and no water present and cycle end). Swapped water inlet valve bc it was the cheapest poss fix $19. No luck. Ordered circulation pump and motherboard. Swapped pump, very easy with machine out and turned on its back. Temp reinstall and ops checked good. Contacted Partselect for return slip, emailed immediately and sent thru post office.

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