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ZBD8920P00SS General Electric Dishwasher - Instructions

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Would not fill with water
Ordered most likely part...water inlet valve.

1. Turn off water supply.
2. Remove the metal toe kick plate/insulation at the bottom of the
dishwasher.
3. Remove hose to supply valve.
4. Take electrical plug off old valve.
5. Remove float valve because it was mounted it right in the way of
the 2 screws on the inlet valve bracket.
6. Remove those 2 screws now you can get to them, and move the
inlet valve to one side so you can get to the hose clamp for the
rubber hose out of the valve going to the dishwasher.
7, Take the old valve and bracket out, mount new valve on the
bracket, crawl back down on the floor, reinstall rubber hose and
bracket, and float valve and finally inlet hose.
8. Turn water on. Check hose connections for leaks. Yep, outlet
hose didn't clamp enough now, allowing a drip.
9. Repeat the whole process AGAIN. Replace little clamp
with a REAL hose clamp, reinstall the thing again. No leak this
time.
10. Test run dishwasher thru a cycle. Check again for leaks at hose
connections. OK ? Reinstall insulation pieces and toe kick
plate.
Parts Used:
Water Inlet Valve
  • James from JONESBOROUGH, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Water leakage at valve
I watched the video that came with email on part. Gave instructions on how to. Thank you !
Parts Used:
Water Inlet Valve
  • Jimmy G from SPRING, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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ball bearings falling out of the upper dish rack
pulled the end caps, pulled the upper dish rack out. Installed the rear end cap on the right hand side of the inside slider for the rack. installed the bearing and slider in position. Put the upper rack back in and installed the front end caps.
Parts Used:
Cage Roller Bearing Assembly Upper Rack End Cap
  • George from Cincinnati, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Wire basket rusting.
The Lower Rack was a simple swap. The Upper Rack had a tube and rotating sprayer that had to be removed and installed on the new rack. I used a nutdriver to remove a few screws and reinstall them on the new unit. Very simple.
Parts Used:
Upper Dishrack Kit Complete Lower Service Rack Assembly
  • Scott from pleasanton, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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plugged Detergenent Pump & noisy Blower
Access to the parts was easy. Simply remove the outer door cover.

The only problem was that I had to disassemble and reassemble the dishwasher two times. Other than that, the actual repair was very simple; remove the old, replace with new and test with the built in diagnostic.
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser Pump Blower Motor
  • Dale from Victor, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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Dispenser Cap Missing
Ordered new cap and put it on when it arrived.
Simple
Parts Used:
Rinse Aid Cap
  • Larry from Denvr, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Original wheels kept falling off, rack would go off track and it drove me crazy
Simple, took five minutes, no tools, problem solved.
Parts Used:
Dishrack Rollers and Axles - Kit of 8 Dishrack Rollers and Axles - Kit of 8
  • Chris from Medina, MN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Leak under the appliance
After finding the leak source I have targeted the piece part on your web. It came 2 days after and I replaced the defective part by the new one. I switch off the water, untied the nut to release the pipe, take out the part.
Parts Used:
Adaptor Pump Assembly
  • paul from arlington, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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missing cap
I placed the missing cap into the dispenser.
Parts Used:
Rinse Aid Cap
  • Jean from White Plains, NY
  • 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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The plastic wheels kept falling off the bottom rack of the dishwasher
The old wheels and attachment brackets were easily removed since they were always falling off. I ordered all new brackets and wheels, but it turns out I didn't need new wheels. If your original wheels are in good condition, they are the same size as the new ones and fit the new brackets. The new attachment brackets are built differently than the ones that came with the dishwasher, but (a good thing considering the originals only lasted 1 1/2 years). The new brackets and wheels snapped together and snapped into place on the dishwasher in minutes--no tools were needed. It took longer to cut the parts out of the packaging than to install them. The bottom rack now rolls out like it did when it was brand new. Definitely worth the few dollars in parts.
Parts Used:
Dishrack Rollers and Axles - Kit of 8 Dishrack Rollers and Axles - Kit of 8
  • Michelle from Spokane Valley, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Older wheels had broken clips.
Simply remove broken wheels and clip on replacements. No tools are necessary for this fix and the replacement was inexpensive and easy to install. The kit worked beautifully.
Parts Used:
Dishrack Rollers and Axles - Kit of 8
  • Wayne from SEASIDE, OR
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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emit holes partially plugged and metal of lower arm separated
lower arm lifts off and new sets right on. The upper arm needed a "holding" screw removed (from under the shelf) and replaced with the new arm.
Parts Used:
Lower Spray Arm - Gray Middle Spray Arm
  • Mary from LARAMIE, WY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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Rack was rusted and broken.
It was a very simple replacement. I took the old one out and rolled the new one in. It took less than 5 minutes!
Parts Used:
Complete Lower Service Rack Assembly
  • Amelia from PEORIA, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Dishes Weren't Getting Clean At All
The sump was very clogged with caulk like crud that we think was a chemical reaction from soap that was used the first two years. When I first started troubleshooting, the sump seemed to be the problem, so I replaced that. There was a small hose on the sump that was broken so it made sense to replace it anyhow.

When that didn't help I put the dishwasher into service mode and observed that there just wasn't enough water to spin the sprayer. Therefore it was a water quantity problem, which can be caused by either the Water Inlet Valve or the Flood Switch.

I ordered both the Water Inlet Valve and the Flood Switch, just in case. I replaced the valve first and when that worked I did not install the switch.

Installation was performed with the dishwasher still inserted in the cabinet. If you have big hands, pull the dishwasher out. With sockets and nut drivers, I was able to remove the assembly. After pulling it out enough to clear the dishwasher, I was able to get a screwdriver on the outlet side clamp and a wrench on the inlet side hose.

My old valve had a 90° elbow on it and that was difficult to remove. Installing the elbow on the new valve was just as bad. The valves don't have enough clearance to get a wrench on them to keep them from turning while the elbow is tightened.

TIP: Take a picture of the valve before removing/disconnecting anything. I don't know if the electrical connector can attach either way but I made sure to put it back on exactly the same way it was.
Parts Used:
Water Inlet Valve
  • James from HGHLNDS RANCH, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench set
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