LDF5545ST LG Dishwasher - Instructions

This is apparently a widely known issue for LG, and since their call center was closed due to Coronavirus, I had no luck getting them to cover the repair. Not wanting to wait weeks of months for them to get off their duffs, I ordered the part and unscrewed the six screws holding the control panel on and unplugged the old part, plugged in the new part, and replaced the screws.

Works great now.

This was my first time repairing a dishwasher. I watched YouTube on how to remove the dishwasher from the cabinet. Afterwards, I removed the bottom of the dishwasher while it was laying flat to get to the motor and micro switch. The only difficulty I had was getting to the motor which required taking the bottom section off of the dishwasher. I could not get an appliance repair company to work on an LG dishwasher. My only option was to repair the dishwasher or bought a new dishwasher. Therefore, my wife and I decided to , make an attempt to repair this one with a backup plan of buying a new one. Luckily, we were able to fix this one within two hours.

This was a $999 dishwasher. We saved the cost of a new dishwasher by taking the time to fix this one.

Ordered the roller from Parts Select, slid the roller over the little spindle sticking out of the bottom rack and snapped it in place. Job done in less than one minute.

Turn off power to the system - turn breaker off or unplug. Open the door. Remove the six screws at the top. Disconnect the control panel. Connect the new panel. Restore power. Test that buttons work. Replace the screws. Very easy DIY that will save you on calling for repairs. Part came fast, easy to install. 5-10 min tops.

Turn off power via breaker, remove 6 screws, unplug old control panel, plug in new panel, put screws back in. Very easy. All screws are accessible with the door open.

Ordered the part after reading your web site about others having the same problem and that the new panel solved the problem. The panel is attached by six easy-to-remove screws. The only difficulty was with the electrical connector. The connector has a release tab you need to depress to disconnect, and the tab is not easily visible as it is on the on the back side as you hold the connector. Once I found the tab, the connector disconnected easily and also connected easily with the new part.

Was not able to see where the Stopper, Rollers ( Part # PS3523062) could be attached to the back of the bottom tray, to fix the problem. So the parts were useless.

you need to carefully apply a little pressure to the rail moving it back towards the back of the tub, this will let it unhook from the tub, then just slide the new rail into place.