All Installation Instructions for General Electric Dishwasher GDT605PSM0SS

Dishes not drying and no heat other than hot tap water

Pulled dishwasher out switch is on very bottom of pump housing, turned dishwasher on its back, took out 1/4" bolt holding on bottom of switch frame, took two very small screwdrivers and small picks to hold open switch clips, while switch was removed checked float for frew movement, put in new switch, removed screw drivers and picks checked to see all locked on new switch in position, replaced bottom plate and bolt, checked burner reset all good now dishwasher heats and drys!

Parts Used:

SWITCH, FLOOD

Rick from FAIRVIEW, OK
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Replace the DW drain pump

Pretty easy repair, since I installed the DW, so knew how it went in,
turn off breaker, shut off & disconnect water, disconnect drain line into disposal, siphoned water out of bottom collection basin below sump filter.
Slid DW out from under counter & laid on it's side.

Glad I watched a YouTube video so I knew to pry open 1 of 2 crimp style hose clamps on the old drain pump, then made sense why this was a drain pump "kit" that included 4 or 5 standard band hose clamps.

Parts Used:

Drain Pump Kit

James from ROSEVILLE, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)

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Water was leaking at the bottom of the door

The old gasket pulled right out with no tools needed,
The new gasket went in the same way.

Results:
It did help on one side, but the bottom gasket also needs to be replaced it has a couple of tears one on each end.

Next Steps:
When the bottom gasket gets here I will replace that and it should be as good as new.

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Tub Gasket

Brian from GRAND MARSH, WI
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Dishwasher would not sense door was latched

Super easy repair, just removed the old latch and replaced it with the new one.

Parts Used:

Door Latch

Robert from CASEVILLE, MI
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Dish washer would not turn on

took off 2 sheet metal on the bottom, lowered the dish washer, pulled it out enought to unscrew 2 screws, unplugged the old part plugged in the new, put it back together.
Works like a champ.

Parts Used:

Door Latch

Patrick from BROOKFIELD, WI
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set

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Door did not latch, therefore would not operate

Replaced latch

Parts Used:

Door Latch

Dawn from JAMESTOWN, TN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Dead spot in motor

Not having to screw with the hose clamps is the advantage here!
Disconnect electric connection at motor.
Slightly bend tabs that hold the pump to motor, twist motor from volute.
Do this on old pump first to get a feel for how easy the tabs can be broken
Do same on the replacement pump, put new motor on, watch alignment
can be a bit tricky.

Parts Used:

Circulation Pump

WG from VALLEY SPGS, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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Old silverware basket wore through and melamine utensils fell through and stuck to heating element which cost me $100 for repairman to remove

Put new basket in, threw old one away

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Basket Assembly Silverware

Diana from NAPLES, FL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The soap dispenser was not opening during the washing cycle

Took off the door and separated the two door pieces. Unscrewed the old dispenser and replaced it with the new one.

Parts Used:

DETERGENT MODULE

Stephanie from Huntsville, AL
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers

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Door gasket needed to be replaced

Simple answer- do not try to do this. GE makes you replace the entire door to replace this $3 part or call them and pay $100s to fix it. We decided to replace the entire dishwasher after we went through disassembly (there are no instructions on this) only to find out we could not fix without a brand new door.

Parts Used:

Gasket

Corinna from MOUNT AIRY, MD
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours

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The soap dispenser was broken os to save money I ordered one on-line

The repair instructions were great and the repair went well. The repair took less than an hour.

Thank you
Gary

Parts Used:

DETERGENT MODULE

GARY from SOAP LAKE, WA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers

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Dish rack prongs rusted and broke off

It wasnt exactly the right lower dish rack to hold silverware holder. Instead of the trouble of sending it back we will use it. Silverware holder takes up some of the space for other dishes.

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