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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Dishwasher Dispenser Lever Replacement #WD16X313
GE Dishwasher Dispenser Lever Replacement #WD16X313
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Total Parts Cost
$26.13Estimated Savings
$112.5002:39
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing a dispenser lever on GE dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing a dispenser lever is the detergent dispenser not staying closed.
All of the information in this dispenser lever replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
All of the information in this dispenser lever replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the detergent dispenser lever 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
Pull out the retaining pin and use needle-nose pliers to depress the tabs to detach the dispenser lever and cover.
5
Prepare the new detergent dispenser lever for installation by inserting it into the cover.
6
Make sure the actuator arm and spring are intact on the inner panel.
7
Keeping the lever aligned on the cover, insert the lever through the panel and snap it into place in the actuator arm.
8
Insert the retaining pin to secure the lever.
9
Now realign the panel in the door frame and rethread the screws to secure.
10
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 lever on GE dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing a dispenser lever is the detergent dispenser not staying closed.
All of the information in this dispenser lever replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
All of the information in this dispenser lever replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the detergent dispenser lever 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
Pull out the retaining pin and use needle-nose pliers to depress the tabs to detach the dispenser lever and cover.
5
Prepare the new detergent dispenser lever for installation by inserting it into the cover.
6
Make sure the actuator arm and spring are intact on the inner panel.
7
Keeping the lever aligned on the cover, insert the lever through the panel and snap it into place in the actuator arm.
8
Insert the retaining pin to secure the lever.
9
Now realign the panel in the door frame and rethread the screws to secure.
10
Turn the power supply back on and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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