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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Dishwasher Hinge Pulley Replacement #WD16X10013
GE Dishwasher Hinge Pulley Replacement #WD16X10013
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$7.18Estimated Savings
$112.5006:07
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing a hinge pulley on GE dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing a hinge pulley is when it is broken or damaged, making the dishwasher door not raise or lower smoothly.
All of the information in this hinge pulley replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, channel-lock pliers, 5/16” socket or nut driver
All of the information in this hinge pulley replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, channel-lock pliers, 5/16” socket or nut driver
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace a cable pulley on your dishwasher, you will need to uninstall the appliance first. To do this, turn off the power to your dishwasher
2
Shut off the water supply valve.
3
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the lower access panel.
4
Remove the panel along with any insulation.
5
Use channel –lock pliers to help unthread the water supply line fitting from the inlet valve be prepared for some water to spill.
6
Next, use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the junction box cover. Then pull the cover off.
7
Note the location of the wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
8
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief from the junction box.
9
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
10
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
11
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
12
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
13
Use pliers to help detach the door cable from the hinge.
14
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the old cable pulley and remove the pulley.
15
Install the new cable pulley by first aligning the pulley and felt washer on the mounting screw.
16
Then thread the screw into the frame to secure.
17
Align the door cable on the new pulley then reattach it to the hinge.
18
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
19
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
20
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
21
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
22
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
23
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
24
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
25
Align the cover and replace the screw to secure.
26
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve.
27
Replace any insulation then reposition the lower access panel.
28
Secure it with the screws.
29
With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on as well as the power and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing a hinge pulley on GE dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing a hinge pulley is when it is broken or damaged, making the dishwasher door not raise or lower smoothly.
All of the information in this hinge pulley replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, channel-lock pliers, 5/16” socket or nut driver
All of the information in this hinge pulley replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, channel-lock pliers, 5/16” socket or nut driver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace a cable pulley on your dishwasher, you will need to uninstall the appliance first. To do this, turn off the power to your dishwasher
2
Shut off the water supply valve.
3
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the lower access panel.
4
Remove the panel along with any insulation.
5
Use channel –lock pliers to help unthread the water supply line fitting from the inlet valve be prepared for some water to spill.
6
Next, use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the junction box cover. Then pull the cover off.
7
Note the location of the wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
8
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief from the junction box.
9
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
10
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
11
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
12
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
13
Use pliers to help detach the door cable from the hinge.
14
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the old cable pulley and remove the pulley.
15
Install the new cable pulley by first aligning the pulley and felt washer on the mounting screw.
16
Then thread the screw into the frame to secure.
17
Align the door cable on the new pulley then reattach it to the hinge.
18
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
19
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
20
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
21
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
22
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
23
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
24
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
25
Align the cover and replace the screw to secure.
26
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve.
27
Replace any insulation then reposition the lower access panel.
28
Secure it with the screws.
29
With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on as well as the power and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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