DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the O-Ring on a GE Dishwasher (Model GDF510PSMSS). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the o-ring in your GE dishwasher…
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You will need a 1/4” drill driver or nut driver, a 5/16” nut driver bit, channel lock pliers, a jeweller’s flathead screwdriver, and a flathead screwdriver.
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Before you attempt this, be sure to turn off the power to the appliance…
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…and shut off the water supply valve.
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Using the drill driver, unthread the two screws securing the toe kick and set it aside.
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Use channel-lock pliers to unthread the water supply line elbow fitting from the inlet valve…be prepared for some water to spill.
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Next, use a 5/16 drill driver to unthread the screw to release the junction box cover.
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Note the orientation of the power wires…then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
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Use the flathead screwdriver to unthread the strain relief nut…
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…and detach the strain relief and power wires from the junction box.
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Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer…
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…and feed it through the cabinet.
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Unthread the mounting screws securing the dishwasher to the countertop, cabinet, or floor.
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To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
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Now gently pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
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Twist the fill cup counter-clockwise to release it from the tub.
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Use the jeweller’s screwdriver to remove the o-ring.
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To install the new o-ring…
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…stretch the o-ring over the outlet of the fill cup.
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Insert the fill cup into the tub and twist clockwise to lock it in place.
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Place the fill hose into the cup.
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Confirm that the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall…
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…then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
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Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
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Rethread the screws to secure the appliance to the countertop, cabinet, or floor.
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Feed the drain hose through the cabinet…
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…and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
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Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
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Fully position the wires and strain relief nut in the junction box…
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…then thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
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Join the black wires together, the white wires together, and green wires together. secure them with the wire nuts.
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With the wires positioned inside the junction box, realign the cover…
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…and rethread the screw to secure.
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Reconnect the water supply line fitting to the inlet valve.
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Set the toe kick into place and secure with the two screws.
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Turn the water supply back on…
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…and your dishwasher should be ready for use.