DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the DC wire harness assembly 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 dc wire harness assembly 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, needlenose pliers, 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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Lay the dishwasher on its back.
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Unplug the wire harness from the control board.
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Unthread the two screws securing the junction box plate.
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Then unthread the screw holding the control box.
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Flip out the control box.
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Unplug the dc harness from the control board.
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Use the needlenose pliers to remove the routing clip holding the sensor to the sump.
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Unplug the harness from the pressure sensor.
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Unplug the water inlet valve.
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Next, use needlnose pliers to release the two routing clips on the side of the dishwasher.
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Now unplug the wire harness from the door latch.
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To install the new dc harness assembly…
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Plug the harness in the door latch.
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Insert the two routing clips on the side of the dishwasher.
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Plug in the water inlet valve.
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Now plug in the pressure sensor.
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Insert the sensor into the sump and snap in the routing clip.
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Plug in the dc harness to the control board.
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Set the box in place on the appliance…
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… and thread the screw to secure it.
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Screw in the junction box plate with the two screws.
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Plug the wire harness into the control board.
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Set the dishwasher upright.
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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.