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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Dishwasher Sump Replacement GDF510PSMSS
GE Dishwasher Sump Replacement GDF510PSMSS
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$112.5017:59
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the sump in 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
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the sump in your GE dishwasher…
2
You will need a 1/4” drill driver or nut driver, a 5/16” nut driver bit, channel lock pliers, side cutters, a 1” ear clamp, and a flathead screwdriver.
3
Before you attempt this, be sure to turn off the power to the appliance…
4
…and shut off the water supply valve.
5
Extend the upper rack assembly from the dishwasher.
6
Gently pry the tabs open to release the end caps on the slide rails.
7
Now you can remove the rack.
8
Remove the lower dishrack.
9
Unthread the two 1/4” screws from the docking port.
10
Remove the water guide from the diverter valve.
11
Twist the fine filter counter-clockwise to release it from the sump.
12
Now remove the coarse filter.
13
Pull the check valve up to remove it.
14
Twist the lower spray arm counter-clockwise to remove.
15
Compress the tab and twist counter-clockwise to release the diverter. this can be difficult.
16
Pull out the filter cartridge from the sump.
17
Using the drill driver, unthread the two screws securing the toe kick and set it aside.
18
Use channel-lock pliers to unthread the water supply line elbow fitting from the inlet valve…be prepared for some water to spill.
19
Next, use a 5/16 drill driver to unthread the screw to release the junction box cover.
20
Note the orientation of the power wires…then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
21
Use the flathead screwdriver to unthread the strain relief nut…
22
…and detach the strain relief and power wires from the junction box.
23
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer…
24
…and feed it through the cabinet.
25
Unthread the mounting screws securing the dishwasher to the countertop, cabinet, or floor.
26
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
27
Now gently pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
28
Lay the dishwasher on its back.
29
Unplug the pressure switch harness.
30
Pull back the tab of the pressure switch and twist counter-clockwise to release it.
31
Unplug the sump pump harness.
32
Next unplug the drain pump harness.
33
Compress the tab of the drain pump and twist counter-clockwise to release it.
34
Using the needlenose pliers, remove the routing clip on the sump.
35
Pull out the sensor from the sump.
36
Loosen the hose clamp and remove the drainpipe.
37
Now loosen all three sump latches.
38
Remove the sump assembly and place on a flat surface.
39
Using the side cutters, clip the ear clamp off.
40
Pry the motor from the floating seal assembly. this can be difficult. also be mindful not to puncture or tear the seal. this can cause a leak.
41
Next, pry the floating seal assembly from the sump.
42
Remove the sump latches.
43
To install the new sump…
44
Attach the three sump latches.
45
Apply dish soap to lubricate the floating seal.
46
Now press the seal into the sump.
47
Put the ear clamp over the elbow on the motor.
48
Insert the elbow onto the sump.
49
Be sure the isolator is on the hanger of the motor before installing the motor into the sump.
50
Then insert the isolator hanger into the sump followed by the motor into the floating seal. press firmly to seat.
51
Using the ear clamp pliers, crimp the ear clamp shut.
52
Using dish soap lubricate the seal of the sump…
53
…and securely seat the sump assembly into the tub.
54
Set the appliance on its back.
55
Lock the three sump latches.
56
Attach and tighten the drainpipe hose clamp.
57
Insert the drain pump and twist clockwise to lock in place.
58
Plug in the harness to the drain pump.
59
Plug in the sump pump harness.
60
Insert the pressure switch and twist clock-wise to lock it in place.
61
Plug in the pressure switch harness.
62
Insert the sensor into the sump.
63
Snap in the routing clip.
64
Set the dishwasher upright.
65
Confirm that the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall…
66
…then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
67
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
68
Rethread the screws to secure the appliance to the countertop, cabinet, or floor.
69
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet…
70
…and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
71
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
72
Fully position the wires and strain relief nut in the junction box…
73
…then thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
74
Join the black wires together, the white wires together, and green wires together. secure them with the wire nuts.
75
With the wires positioned inside the junction box, realign the cover…
76
…and rethread the screw to secure.
77
Reconnect the water supply line fitting to the inlet valve.
78
Set the toe kick into place and secure with the two screws.
79
Insert the check valve into its slot within the sump.
80
Fit the coarse filter on the sump.
81
Place the fine filter in the sump and twist clockwise until it locks.
82
Place the filter cartridge into the sump.
83
Press and twist the diverter clockwise onto the sump to secure it.
84
Insert the water guide back into the diverter valve.
85
Align the docking port and rethread the two screws.
86
Insert and twist the lower spray arm clockwise to install it.
87
Insert the rails between the rollers to set the upper rack.
88
Snap the end caps back onto the slide rails.
89
Set the lower rack assembly back into the dishwasher.
90
Turn the water supply back on…
91
…as well as the power…
92
…and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the sump in 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
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the sump in your GE dishwasher…
2
You will need a 1/4” drill driver or nut driver, a 5/16” nut driver bit, channel lock pliers, side cutters, a 1” ear clamp, and a flathead screwdriver.
3
Before you attempt this, be sure to turn off the power to the appliance…
4
…and shut off the water supply valve.
5
Extend the upper rack assembly from the dishwasher.
6
Gently pry the tabs open to release the end caps on the slide rails.
7
Now you can remove the rack.
8
Remove the lower dishrack.
9
Unthread the two 1/4” screws from the docking port.
10
Remove the water guide from the diverter valve.
11
Twist the fine filter counter-clockwise to release it from the sump.
12
Now remove the coarse filter.
13
Pull the check valve up to remove it.
14
Twist the lower spray arm counter-clockwise to remove.
15
Compress the tab and twist counter-clockwise to release the diverter. this can be difficult.
16
Pull out the filter cartridge from the sump.
17
Using the drill driver, unthread the two screws securing the toe kick and set it aside.
18
Use channel-lock pliers to unthread the water supply line elbow fitting from the inlet valve…be prepared for some water to spill.
19
Next, use a 5/16 drill driver to unthread the screw to release the junction box cover.
20
Note the orientation of the power wires…then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
21
Use the flathead screwdriver to unthread the strain relief nut…
22
…and detach the strain relief and power wires from the junction box.
23
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer…
24
…and feed it through the cabinet.
25
Unthread the mounting screws securing the dishwasher to the countertop, cabinet, or floor.
26
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
27
Now gently pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
28
Lay the dishwasher on its back.
29
Unplug the pressure switch harness.
30
Pull back the tab of the pressure switch and twist counter-clockwise to release it.
31
Unplug the sump pump harness.
32
Next unplug the drain pump harness.
33
Compress the tab of the drain pump and twist counter-clockwise to release it.
34
Using the needlenose pliers, remove the routing clip on the sump.
35
Pull out the sensor from the sump.
36
Loosen the hose clamp and remove the drainpipe.
37
Now loosen all three sump latches.
38
Remove the sump assembly and place on a flat surface.
39
Using the side cutters, clip the ear clamp off.
40
Pry the motor from the floating seal assembly. this can be difficult. also be mindful not to puncture or tear the seal. this can cause a leak.
41
Next, pry the floating seal assembly from the sump.
42
Remove the sump latches.
43
To install the new sump…
44
Attach the three sump latches.
45
Apply dish soap to lubricate the floating seal.
46
Now press the seal into the sump.
47
Put the ear clamp over the elbow on the motor.
48
Insert the elbow onto the sump.
49
Be sure the isolator is on the hanger of the motor before installing the motor into the sump.
50
Then insert the isolator hanger into the sump followed by the motor into the floating seal. press firmly to seat.
51
Using the ear clamp pliers, crimp the ear clamp shut.
52
Using dish soap lubricate the seal of the sump…
53
…and securely seat the sump assembly into the tub.
54
Set the appliance on its back.
55
Lock the three sump latches.
56
Attach and tighten the drainpipe hose clamp.
57
Insert the drain pump and twist clockwise to lock in place.
58
Plug in the harness to the drain pump.
59
Plug in the sump pump harness.
60
Insert the pressure switch and twist clock-wise to lock it in place.
61
Plug in the pressure switch harness.
62
Insert the sensor into the sump.
63
Snap in the routing clip.
64
Set the dishwasher upright.
65
Confirm that the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall…
66
…then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
67
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
68
Rethread the screws to secure the appliance to the countertop, cabinet, or floor.
69
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet…
70
…and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
71
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
72
Fully position the wires and strain relief nut in the junction box…
73
…then thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
74
Join the black wires together, the white wires together, and green wires together. secure them with the wire nuts.
75
With the wires positioned inside the junction box, realign the cover…
76
…and rethread the screw to secure.
77
Reconnect the water supply line fitting to the inlet valve.
78
Set the toe kick into place and secure with the two screws.
79
Insert the check valve into its slot within the sump.
80
Fit the coarse filter on the sump.
81
Place the fine filter in the sump and twist clockwise until it locks.
82
Place the filter cartridge into the sump.
83
Press and twist the diverter clockwise onto the sump to secure it.
84
Insert the water guide back into the diverter valve.
85
Align the docking port and rethread the two screws.
86
Insert and twist the lower spray arm clockwise to install it.
87
Insert the rails between the rollers to set the upper rack.
88
Snap the end caps back onto the slide rails.
89
Set the lower rack assembly back into the dishwasher.
90
Turn the water supply back on…
91
…as well as the power…
92
…and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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