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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Dishwasher Dispenser Drive Motor Replacement #WD26X80
GE Dishwasher Dispenser Drive Motor Replacement #WD26X80
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Total Parts Cost
$43.89Estimated Savings
$112.5003:40
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing a dispenser drive motor on GE dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing a dispenser motor is the detergent door not opening during the wash cycle.
All of the information in this dispenser drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
All of the information in this dispenser drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the detergent dispenser drive motor in your dishwasher be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
2
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the inner panel to the door frame.
3
Remove the panel.
4
Next, support the door frame and remove the screws securing the motor shield.
5
Lift off the shield and detach the cam arm and spring.
6
Use a t-15 torx bit screwdriver to unthread the dispenser drive motor mounting screws.
7
Disconnect the wires to fully release the old motor assembly.
8
Prepare the new detergent dispenser drive motor for installation by transferring the cam from the old motor to the new one.
9
Secure the cam with the e-clip.
10
Connect the wires to the terminals on the new motor.
11
Align the motor on the mounting posts and thread the screws to secure.
12
Align the spring on the post and reposition the cam arm.
13
Replace the shield and secure it with the screws.
14
Now realign the panel in the door frame and rethread the screws to secure.
15
Turn the power supply back on and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing a dispenser drive motor on GE dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing a dispenser motor is the detergent door not opening during the wash cycle.
All of the information in this dispenser drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
All of the information in this dispenser drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the detergent dispenser drive motor in your dishwasher be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
2
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the inner panel to the door frame.
3
Remove the panel.
4
Next, support the door frame and remove the screws securing the motor shield.
5
Lift off the shield and detach the cam arm and spring.
6
Use a t-15 torx bit screwdriver to unthread the dispenser drive motor mounting screws.
7
Disconnect the wires to fully release the old motor assembly.
8
Prepare the new detergent dispenser drive motor for installation by transferring the cam from the old motor to the new one.
9
Secure the cam with the e-clip.
10
Connect the wires to the terminals on the new motor.
11
Align the motor on the mounting posts and thread the screws to secure.
12
Align the spring on the post and reposition the cam arm.
13
Replace the shield and secure it with the screws.
14
Now realign the panel in the door frame and rethread the screws to secure.
15
Turn the power supply back on and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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