All Installation Instructions for General Electric Dishwasher GLD4550R00CS

Lower wheels kept falling off

Installed new lower rack wheel kit

Parts Used:

Lower Rack Wheel Kit - 8 Pack

helmut from EAST KINGSTON, NH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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UNPACKED WHEELS AND CLIP. USING NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS SQUEEZED WHEEL TIP TO INSERT IN WHEEL. REMOVED OLD WHEELS AND RETAINER BY HAND. INSTALLED NEW WHEELS INSTALLED AND NEW RETAINERS

Parts Used:

Lower Rack Wheel Kit - 8 Pack

Edward from GRAND BLANC, MI
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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Old parts showing wear

Watched a YouTube video on disassembly, parts replacement, and reassembly.

Parts Used:

Fine Filter

Fine Filter Hub Nut

Suzanne from CHEYENNE, WY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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basket for silverware was broken

opened the box , new one was an exact fit, pulled out the old one and dropped the new one in place??, this is more of a review, the new part was the exact same one...perfect!

Parts Used:

Silverware Basket with Lids

Mary from Sykesville, MD
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The soap dispenser would not close.

This was simple. I took the door apart with a portable screw driver. Then I detached the wires and unscrewed the old module and replaced it. I then put the door back together, loaded the dishwasher and it cleaned my dishes. Even for this `old dog' it was easy.

Parts Used:

Detergent Dispenser with Rinse Cap

tim from prior lake, MN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Dishes were not drying inside the dishwasher after the dishwasher cycle completed

The installation video that is on the website with the part is very helpful & easy to follow. The wires that attach to the heating element & the nuts that hold it in place are actually located a few inches off the ground so I didn't need to tip the machine over to pull them out & unscrew the nuts. All I had to do was unscrew the screws that hold the dishwasher in place under the counter next to the sink, pull it out & was able to reach the wires underneath it.
The actual repair took me less than 30 minutes, I marked it as 30-60 because during the somehow the water line going to the dishwasher had come loose from under the sink (not at the dishwasher) & because of this I had to stop midway to deal with some loose water & tighten things back up. I would recommend following the video, there really isn't much more to add that would be helpful.

Parts Used:

Heating Element

Christopher from GLEN ALLEN, VA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Wrench (Adjustable)

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One axle cracked and broke off; another wheel was had fallen off and was distorted when it hit the heating element.

Removed all 8 wheels and inserted the new one after inserting the axles into each wheel. Replacement wheels had a much better connection to the bottom rack and do not anticipate any problems in the future.

Parts Used:

Lower Rack Wheel Kit - 8 Pack

Sheila from DEERFIELD, IL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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leaking door

changed the door gasket no tools,just pulled out the old,lined up the dot (printed on gasket)on the new and started at the top pushed in the new took five minute,the short bottom door seal required a phillips head screwdriver to remove the inside door screws(six screws) the two on the bottom are different they attach to the door hinge and are machine thread the other four are coarse thread.lifted off the panel slide off the old(pay attention to which way the curve goes) slide on the new replaced the panel put in the six screws.the job is done! the door will be tight to close but will be easier after a few uses.

Parts Used:

Short Bottom Door Seal

Tub Gasket

MARIA from DETROIT, MI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Dishwasher was not draining

I first watched a video on trouble shooting on You Tube. I took the insides of the dishwasher apart and found broken glass and some other debris.I shop vacuumed the inside and the dishwasher pump put back together and ran a rinse cycle,unfortunatly dishwasher was not draining. Got the model number and ordered the dishwasher pump through Part select. Within in a few days I had the part in hand and had to remove the dishwasher from under counter. Once turned over the pump was right there ands took 5 minutes to change replaced pump put everything back together and now dishwasher drains as expected.

Parts Used:

PUMP DRAIN Assembly

David from Lynn, MA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Broken middle spray arm

Unscrewed the screw holding it in place and removed it, out the new one in place and screwed it on. Very quick and simple.

Parts Used:

Middle Spray Arm

Pamela from Bakersfield, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Wrench (Adjustable)

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Leaking from front

I removed the old gasket very easily as there wasn't even glue holding it in place. The new gasket just pressed right into a slot and makes a water tight seal.

Parts Used:

Tub Gasket