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PDW7880G00SS General Electric Dishwasher - Instructions

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Wheel had melted and support cracked
Removed the lower rack and installed new wheels with clips
Parts Used:
Lower Rack Wheel Kit - 8 Pack
  • Tom from UPPR CHICHSTR, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Three of the 8 wheels broke.
The newly purchased wheels have a little different design and could be installed in a matter of few seconds.
Parts Used:
Lower Rack Wheel Kit - 8 Pack
  • Asok from HELOTES, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Leak at bottom of door.
I watched the parts select video and followed their instructions. Only “ issue” was there were no screws on the door behind the exterior skin as in the video, so lifting the inside door liner to put the new lower door seal in was concerning. I was able to pull the liner up enough and slid the seal in with no problem. The video was the key to a smooth repair.
Parts Used:
Short Bottom Door Seal Tub Gasket
  • Robert from Clay, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Small 1/8" hole in side of inlet sump.
Removed the unit from under counter and placed it with the door side down. Removed clamps/bands from the outlets on the sump and removed screws that attached sump to dishwasher tub. Reversed the process with the new sump and positioned the dishwasher unt=der the cabinet. Next step was to remove the arm and cover parts to the sump, then removed the old upper neck portion that stuck to a strainer. Then aligned the strainer to connect to the small neck of the sump and replaced items in the order from which they were removed.
Parts Used:
Inlet Sump
  • Ron from HODGES, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Dishwasher was leaking water underneath
Our older GE dishwasher was leaking water on the floor while running. After inspecting it while running I was able to determine that the water was coming from the seal around the motors shaft where it entered the pump. I then looked up the washers model number and ordered the impeller shaft seal kit. To my suprise the kit arrived the very next day! After disconnecting the power and water supplies from the dishwasher , I then removed it from the cabinet base and turned it over to gain easy access to the bottom. Using nothing more than a nut driver, adjustable wrench and a pair of pliers I was able to loosen the two compression clamps and two hose clamps that hold the pump to the bottom of the washers tub. I then removed the entire pump and took it to my work bench for the rest of the repair. Removing the plastic impeller strainer was the toughest part.. Lacking the proper spanner wrench, I had no tool that would lock onto the raised tabs to turn it loose with. I was able to position the tabs in the jaws of my workbench vise and giving the entire pump a little twist, It broke free and I was then able to unscrew the rest of the way it by hand.. The old dried up detergent made for a good adhesive, and after removal I cleaned the area completely so the new strainer would thread in easy. I installed the new parts in the kit as per the supplied instructions and re-installed the pump housing back on the dishwasher and put it all back in place. After running it several times not a drip was to be seen, and I was very pleased with the whole process. With the shipping it cost me just $25.00, and it saved me a expensive service call or maybe even the cost of buying a new machine. I would say that overall it was a easy repair but lacking the right tools, you may have some trouble removing the pumps plastic strainer screen as I did. I would highly recommend PartsSelect to anyone, and the entire experience was a good one for me.
Parts Used:
Impeller and Seal Kit
  • Michael from McHenry, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
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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:
BASKET ASM SILVERWARE
  • Diana from NAPLES, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Rinse cap was broken
Watched online video, repaired myself in under 10 minutes.
Easy fix with video instructions
Parts Used:
Detergent Dispenser with Rinse Cap
  • DENNIS from MAUMEE, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Bent upper rack slide from tripping accident
My wife grabbed the upper rack as she fell backwards across the front of the open dishwasher. It broke her fall - she is fine thank goodness - but the roller slides broke and the rail was destroyed. The dishwasher repair was easy - just had to put new parts in place. The detail parts explosion helps in determining how all physically goes together. Everything works as good as new. I used the pliers to remove one of the old wheel axles that was attached to the basket.
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Dishrack Rollers and Axles RACK SLIDE END CAP Dishwasher Dishrack Rollers and Axles Upper Rack Slide
  • Hal from Rancho Mirage, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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leaky dishwasher
remove water connection; shut off circuit breaker ; follow the suplied directions; reassemble washer . job done - leak gone. Wife happy.
Parts Used:
Impeller and Seal Kit
  • kenneth from ocean isle beach, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Front door on Dishwasher Leaking
Ordered a new tub gasket and, although the gasket went on backorder for two weeks, the repair itself was extremely easy requiring no tools at all!
Parts Used:
Tub Gasket
  • Rick from Jacksonville, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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broken off end caps, top would slide off, frustrating.
did it by hand, carefully flair out the plastic piece only enough to slide it into the metal rail.
Parts Used:
RACK SLIDE END CAP
  • Paul from Blairs, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really 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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Insulation was contaminated and keypad was faulty
I replaced the keypad very easily. I diagnosed the keypad because the "normal wash" button and "start button" were nonresponsive. These are the keys most often used, so I took the gamble that it was the keypad and not the control module. It was a good gamble. I removed the rear panel to get to the keypad and discovered that I had a problem with mice infiltrating my noise insulation, so I decided to replace that as well. The keypad was just a matter of unplugging the keypad from the control module and the digital display. I did end up using the old digital display because it had a similar plug configuration. I replaced the old contaminated insulation and replaced it with the new by simply pulling out the old insulation, scraping away most of the old adhesive and using a hot glue gun to glue the new insulation in place. When that was complete I made certain that the control panel was properly seated and I re-attached the rear panel.
Parts Used:
Escutcheon Keypad - Black INSULATION PANEL
  • Charleton from Longmont, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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pieces that attach the wheels to the lower rack kept falling off
Ordered the new parts and attached to wheels on lower rack. The old pieces clamped on and the plastic stretched out and would not hold any longer. The 8 new pieces have a slightly different design, were easy to intall and I believe will never loosen up.
Parts Used:
Single Lower Wheel Stud/Axle
  • Laverne from Roselle, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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End Cap and Wheel axle were worn or broken
This repair was a snap. The parts, though not identical to the original, fit perfectly. I was able to snap both the Rack Slide Cap and the new wheel axle to the existing washer cage and the machine works great now.

Thanks for the quick delivery and great website!
Parts Used:
RACK SLIDE END CAP Dishwasher Dishrack Rollers and Axles
  • Michael from Fitchburg, WI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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