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SHX5ER55UC (73) Bosch Dishwasher - Instructions
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rollers broke
15 of 23 people
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Dennis from PLEASANTVILLE, NJ
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
pushed with thumb pressure and snapped rollers into place.....EASY
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Dishwasher door spring counter balance broke
10 of 10 people
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Laura from NEW BERLIN, WI
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
EASILY replaced spring. Pulled dishwasher out to expose broken spring; lightly tapped in new spring into slot using rubber mallet; used pliers to pull plastic thingy over door bracket.
Watched YouTube video first. Easy fix!
Watched YouTube video first. Easy fix!
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Spring mechanism failed and shattered tab that was part of base frame.
10 of 13 people
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James from NEWHALL, IA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I could not decipher whether repair parts kit was exact original or modified by Bosch. Ordered kit 754866 and found it contained exactly what I needed. The kit added a metal tab to springs that fit next to broken tab in a slot in the base frame. They were tapped into place with a small hammer per directions that came with it. Rest of
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task was relatively simple.
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dishwasher not draining, dishes dirty
9 of 12 people
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Daniel from AUBURN, IN
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
replacing the sensor was simple, just unplug and turn it out, but didn't solve the problem, it's a float sensor that doesn't show up on the tech sheet in the dishwasher or anywhere in troubleshooting on the internet I could find.
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Dishwasher Door Opens Too Fast
7 of 7 people
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Kerry from WESTMINSTER, CO
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I watched a YouTube video on this but ending up not needing to follow it too closely. I have a granite counter top, so no need to remove any screws on the top lip of the dishwasher. I also had a very long water hose, drain hose and electric cord, so I could pull the dishwasher out without disconnecting or turning off anything. All was lef
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t was to remove the sound insulation from the top (be sure to get it back on like you took it off) and then take the old springs out. They were kinda stuck in there but even if you get some plastic coming with them, there is a slot for the new replacement spring to be hammered back in. Hammer the spring back in (I used a brass hammer) and route the cord back up to the latch for the cord. Make sure you don't get it upside down or you may get a noise when it hits the metal. If there is a sharp bang when the door closes, you need to turn the plastic clip over. Usually only one side will break first and you can use the other side as a guide on how things should fit. Using needle nose pliers, reconnect the plastic end (opposite the spring) back into the steel clip (do this with the door shut). Do the same to the other side and you are finished. Make sure the door operates well with no noise before you slide it back in. The spring kit I got was PN PS8770519 for my Bosch Dishwasher which is 19 years old, I assume that iy came with the house and that's how old the house is. Easy
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Water was leaking below the door. The gasket that seals the door shut was torn from wear and needed replacement
6 of 7 people
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David from FALMOUTH, ME
- Very Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
I removed the old gasket easily, it pulled right out. I spent a few minutes cleaning the gunk out from the seam using a standard kitchen cleaner (it was gross and I had to do it multiple times). Tip: pay attention to the shape of the gasket and which side faces in vs. out when pulling out the old one. Also, for reference, take a photo of
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the old gasket and how it's positioned before pulling it out. Then, simply start at the bottom (either side) and insert the new gasket. Work your way up, over and down the other side. If it's facing the right way it'll go in very easily, if not is will be very difficult—this is how you'll know. After installation, run your dishwasher empty for a full cycle (with towel underneath the door) and check back frequently during the cycle. If there are no leaks you're done. This was the fastest, easiest way to attempt to fix a leaky door and eliminate the gasket as the problem (which it did!) If the machine still leaks the issue is likely something bigger.
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dishwasher not emptying tub, dirty dishes when the dishwasher said the cycle was done
7 of 10 people
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daniel from AUBURN, IN
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
easy repair, but the check valve wasn't the problem, it was the float switch that isn't on the tech sheet in the dishwasher or mentioned as a possible culprit anywhere I could find on the internet
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error code e 24 not draining
6 of 7 people
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Jody from OCEANSIDE, NY
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
have had same problem many times under extended warranty pump was changed by factory and installed wrong it was jammed in so take out there is a realest lever and twist clockwise install buy twisting counter clockwize
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Water leak on top of door.
6 of 8 people
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Phyllis from CLERMONT, FL
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Went to on line video and followed it. The old gasket came right out and the new one fit right in. Started at the top middle and worked the gasket in on both sides to make sure it was evenly spaced.
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Door would drop down fast when opening the door
5 of 6 people
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JOHN from SUN CITY, AZ
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Watched the short video on replacing the springs. each side only took a couple of minutes to replace once the dishwasher was pulled out from the cabinet. I was lucky and had ample slack in the electric, water supply, and drain line.
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One Door Spring on the Dishwasher Broke
4 of 4 people
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John from NEEDHAM, MA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
The installation of the door springs was easier than I thought it would be. The Springs themselves included an extra metal tab, which made it so they could slip into the dishwasher body, without the need for additional plastic pieces, like the original springs. This was ideal because the way in which the spring plastic end broke would hav
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e made replacement very difficult. That said, the video instructions for our model dishwasher were inaccurate. There was no way to disconnect the power and water, as indicated in the video. This did make me think twice before pulling the dishwasher out. Luckily the electrical and water connections were long enough such that we could slide the dishwasher out to repair the springs. Also, fortunately, we didn't have to slide it out as far as was indicated in the video. Connecting the ropes was a little tricky, but by attaching the rope to the spring and pulling the rope with a pliers to extend the spring, this allowed me to hook the clip on the door. All in all, the process was easy. It just would have been better if the video actually reflected the work,
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Dishwasher door spring broke
4 of 4 people
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Philip from SAVANNAH, GA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
This was an easy repair to make on this model of Bosch dishwasher with this kit. I watched a YouTube video describing this repair before I purchased the parts, and I didn’t have to go through many of the steps described in the video. I began by removing the two screws holding the dishwasher under the countertop and eased it out from its e
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nclosure. The rope with the broken plastic clip was easy to find on one side of the dishwasher without removing any shields or having to flip the dishwasher on it’s back. I removed the old spring, attached the new rope and plastic clip to the new spring, routed the rope around the pullies and pushed the new spring in place. I did the same thing on the other side while it was out. I also spent some time leveling the dishwasher with the leveling feet while I had it pulled out too. Easy repair.
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Be careful to anchor the spring carefully
4 of 4 people
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Michael from Mission Viejo, CA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Wrench (Adjustable)
I disconnected the water, power, brackets, and drain and then slid out the washer. Replacing the springs and related cords is easy in and of itself. Common sense will tell you how to do it once you see it. Each spring comes with a metal retainer(?) which has to be removed prior to installation. Why it is there is a mystery. The old spr
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ing does not have it, and the new "Cord" will not attach to the old spring so you have to replace it to fit the new "Cord." I also took the opportunity to replace the water line and valve.
The disappointment came with one of the springs. One end of each spring is held in place by the plastic side frame, which in one case was in the process of disintegration or perhaps damaged in original manufacture. In any event, the plastic let-go and the new spring shot forward into the "Guide" (part 0528) and broke it in two. I have ordered new "Guides" but I will have to fabricate some way to attach the spring to the plastic frame. I hope you don't have to go through that. So be very careful replacing the springs.
The disappointment came with one of the springs. One end of each spring is held in place by the plastic side frame, which in one case was in the process of disintegration or perhaps damaged in original manufacture. In any event, the plastic let-go and the new spring shot forward into the "Guide" (part 0528) and broke it in two. I have ordered new "Guides" but I will have to fabricate some way to attach the spring to the plastic frame. I hope you don't have to go through that. So be very careful replacing the springs.
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There was a roller missing from the lower washing rack.
6 of 11 people
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George from STURGEON BAY, WI
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
There were 5 rollers still in place so I used them to show me how to snap the replacement roller in place.
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Wheels on the bottom tray broke off
4 of 5 people
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Phyllis from BAYTOWN, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
The repair was extremely simple. Just lined up and popped them on. No tools needed.
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