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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Dishwasher Sump Replacement #WD18X213
GE Dishwasher Sump Replacement #WD18X213
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$39.39Estimated Savings
$112.5006:58
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the sump on GE dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the sump is if the dishwasher is leaking water from the motor area.
All of the information in this sump replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
All of the information in this sump replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the sump in your dishwasher, we recommend uninstalling the appliance first for better access. 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 or panels and remove them.
4
Use a 5/8th inch wrench to help unthread the water supply line from the inlet valve be prepared for some water to spill.
5
Next, use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the junction box cover. Then pull the cover off.
6
Note the location of the wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
7
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief from the junction box.
8
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
9
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
10
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
11
Now very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
12
Open the door and remove the lower dish rack.
13
Use the quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the sump cover.
14
Pull the cover off and remove the sump retainer.
15
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to loosen the clamp securing the sump.
16
Pull the sump off of the pump and remove the clamp.
17
Push the old sump up into the tub and remove it.
18
Install the new sump by positioning it in the hole in the tub base.
19
Slide the clamp onto the supposition the sump on the pump and tighten the clamp to secure.
20
Insert the sump retainer and align the cover.
21
Rethread the screws to secure the cover.
22
Replace the lower dish rack.
23
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
24
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
25
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
26
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
27
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
28
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
29
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
30
Align the cover and replace the screw to secure.
31
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve.
32
Reposition the lower access panel or panels and replace the screws to secure.
33
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 the sump on GE dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the sump is if the dishwasher is leaking water from the motor area.
All of the information in this sump replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
All of the information in this sump replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the sump in your dishwasher, we recommend uninstalling the appliance first for better access. 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 or panels and remove them.
4
Use a 5/8th inch wrench to help unthread the water supply line from the inlet valve be prepared for some water to spill.
5
Next, use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the junction box cover. Then pull the cover off.
6
Note the location of the wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
7
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief from the junction box.
8
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
9
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
10
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
11
Now very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
12
Open the door and remove the lower dish rack.
13
Use the quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the sump cover.
14
Pull the cover off and remove the sump retainer.
15
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to loosen the clamp securing the sump.
16
Pull the sump off of the pump and remove the clamp.
17
Push the old sump up into the tub and remove it.
18
Install the new sump by positioning it in the hole in the tub base.
19
Slide the clamp onto the supposition the sump on the pump and tighten the clamp to secure.
20
Insert the sump retainer and align the cover.
21
Rethread the screws to secure the cover.
22
Replace the lower dish rack.
23
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
24
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
25
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
26
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
27
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
28
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
29
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
30
Align the cover and replace the screw to secure.
31
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve.
32
Reposition the lower access panel or panels and replace the screws to secure.
33
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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