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PDW8280J00SS General Electric Dishwasher - Instructions

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Hinge arm link wore out
Used Phillips screwdriver to undo brackets that keep dishwasher in place. Pulled out dishwasher from underneath the counter. Placed hinge arm in spring, hooked spring onto clip, placed hinge arm in clip. Put back dishwasher under the counter and screwed in place. Took all of 15 minutes. Saved 185.00 for service call.
Parts Used:
Hinge Arm Link
  • Samuel from LAS VEGAS, NV
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Silverware basket
Took old basket out and dropped new one in .
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Silverware Basket
  • Alton from HARTWELL, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Basket was worn out!
Just replaced the silver ware basket!
It looks great! Came really fast!
Great service!
Parts Used:
Silverware Basket
  • Alline from GEORGETOWN, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Dishwasher was not starting
Replaced interlock assembly as one of the possible causes. The replacement was easy, but this was not the final fix. I also replaced the water inlet valve, flood switch and finally found that there was large calcification within the drain tube assembly (not visible, but was blocking water). Got a new flexible tubing and new drain hose, plugged everything together and the dishwasher runs like new now. Watching for a potential leak from the drain tube to drain hose connection and mya need to tape it up, but so far so good...
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SWITCH INTERLOCK Assembly
  • Prasad from LEAWOOD, KS
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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Middle spray would not connect due to lost washer/screw
Reference diagram of upper rack assembly. Remove the top rack (615) from the upper rack rails of dishwasher by unlatching cap ends (652) of rails. Then unlatch and unscrew middle spray arm bracket (620) on old arm spray hub (610) from conduit mid spray (617). Replace old arm spray hub with new one from kit. Next, attach new arm spray mid asm (618) with new bearing spray arm screw (611). Finally reinstall top rack onto upper rack rails and closed latches of cap ends.
Parts Used:
Middle Spray Arm Kit with Hub
  • Marie from Elk Grove, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Wrench (Adjustable)
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When we tried the door wouldn't open and the door handle actuator fell out in our hand
Took the screws out of the inner panel to open it and expose the latch area. Found the door spring stuck to the insulation so we saved it. Used the part's list picture to figure out how to put the latch parts together (wish the picture was better). Reattached the inner panel. The latch works better now than when it was new....which makes us wonder.
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Door Handle Actuator Recess Door Spring
  • Betty from Chester, CT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Lower rack was bent, didn't like rolling out of the dishwasher anymore
I removed the old rack and saved the flatware container. Then I put the new rack in.

The difference between the old one and the new one is that between a busted grocery cart with one wheel that always wants to return to the parking lot, and a well-trained dog that does exactly what I ask it to. The new rack was worth the $95 I spent to get it.

The new rack came with wheels and axles, so I didn't need to order more.
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Complete Lower Service Rack Assembly
  • Joe from WYNNEWOOD, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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bottom rack was rusted out
I took out the old rack and rolled in the new. I thought I was going to have to take the rollers off the old one and put them on the new, but they were already on the new rack. The hardest part was getting into the box. I am an 80 year old female.
Parts Used:
Complete Lower Service Rack Assembly
  • Isabel from Louisville, KY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Lower spray arm broke
Replaced lower spray arm
Parts Used:
Lower Spray Arm - Gray
  • Frank from Sissonville, WV
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Metal seperated from plastic part of piece
Very Easy! Lift old arm out and replaced it with the new one.
Parts Used:
Lower Spray Arm - Gray
  • Stella from Puyallup, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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detergent cup latch broke
Very easy - remove the screws around the inside of the door. 6 screws and 2 plugs to remove the assembly. Just be careful not the strip the sheetmetal screws when putting it back together. No screwguns...
Parts Used:
Detergent Dispenser with Rinse Cap
  • Steven from Delanco, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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The clip that holds the soap dispenser shut broke.
Took screws out that hold front panel on, unplugged wiring, changed soap dispenser, and put everything back together. Not a bad repair at all.
Parts Used:
Detergent Dispenser with Rinse Cap
  • curt from sandy lake, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Tray rollers had broken off.
Replaced the original roller connectors with newly designed connectors. Works much better.
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Dishrack Rollers and Axles - Kit of 8 Motor and Drain Pump
  • Lawrence from Smithtown, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Replaced Middle Spray Arm
Took me 15 min to repair. Part was diffrent origanal different than origanal very easy wish diagram on website was easier to understand. Wish u new part was different from origanal. But for the most part dishwasher is pretty simple to replace parts
Parts Used:
Middle Spray Arm Kit with Hub Complete Lower Service Rack Assembly Tine Retainer
  • Sean from Zillah, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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dishwasher was filling up .but it was,nt washing .had a repair man looked at it and said it needed a seal .so we bought it and install it our self and .it wasn,t that it was the moter .instead of a seal .
took the moter off and the impellar off replaced the impeller .back and turn the washer back on but it still wouldnt .wash .the moter wouldnt turn .so had the moter tested and it was the moter . found out how and what to look for on you tube .it was a big help in how to fix your washer .typed in model and what kind portable .it was easy .thank you for haveing my part also .and shipping was real fast .
Parts Used:
Impeller and Seal Kit
  • Sebrana from Tompkinsville, KY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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