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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Dishwasher Replace Lower Spray Arm Support #WD12X10244
GE Dishwasher Replace Lower Spray Arm Support #WD12X10244
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$78.09Estimated Savings
$112.5006:18
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the lower spray arm support on a GE dishwasher. The most common reasons for replacing the lower spray arm support are when the dishwasher is not cleaning properly or is not draining.
All of the information for this lower spray arm support replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
All of the information for this lower spray arm support replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure to turn off the power supply to your dishwasher before beginning
2
Shut off the water supply valve.
3
To replace the wash arm support, your first step is to remove the lower dish rack.
4
Next, use pliers to pull back the wash arm support locking tab to release the wash arm and lift the arm out.
5
Remove the screw securing the filter screen.
6
Now push the locking tab in to lift off the screen.
7
You will now need to uninstall the dishwasher from the cabinet.
8
To do this, remove the screws to release the lower access panels and set the panels aside.
9
Disconnect the water supply line from the inlet valve.
10
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
11
Remove the screw to release the terminal block cover plate.
12
Note the location of the wires then untwist the wire nut to disconnect the wires.
13
Loosen the screw to release the grounding wire.
14
Use a flathead screwdriver to help remove the strain relief nut and pull the wires out of the junction box.
15
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
16
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
17
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the leveling legs to lower the appliance.
18
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
19
Carefully tilt the dishwasher back so its rear panel rests on a blanket or carpet.
20
Next, remove the screw to release the motor support rod.
21
Loosen the clamp securing the pump connector to the pump and motor assembly and pull the assembly off.
22
Remove the clamp and rotate the pump connector counter-clockwise to release it from the old wash arm support.
23
Open the dishwasher door and remove the old support.
24
Install the new wash arm support by first transferring the coupler from the old support to the new one.
25
Now align the notch on the new support with the tab in the bottom of the tub.
26
Slide the pump connector on and secure the new support as you thread the connector into place.
27
Replace the clamp.
28
Reposition the pump and motor assembly and tighten the clamp.
29
Reposition the support rod and secure it with the screw.
30
Lift the dishwasher to its upright position.
31
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
32
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
33
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
34
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
35
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
36
Feed the wires back through the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
37
Connect the wires using the wire nuts
38
Align the cover plate and replace the screw to secure.
39
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve.
40
Replace the lower access panels and secure them with the screws.
41
Open the dishwasher door and reposition the filter screen on the new support.
42
Secure it with the screw.
43
Snap the wash arm into place and replace the dish rack.
44
You’re now ready to turn the water supply back on as well as the power and confirm that the dishwasher is functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the lower spray arm support on a GE dishwasher. The most common reasons for replacing the lower spray arm support are when the dishwasher is not cleaning properly or is not draining.
All of the information for this lower spray arm support replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
All of the information for this lower spray arm support replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure to turn off the power supply to your dishwasher before beginning
2
Shut off the water supply valve.
3
To replace the wash arm support, your first step is to remove the lower dish rack.
4
Next, use pliers to pull back the wash arm support locking tab to release the wash arm and lift the arm out.
5
Remove the screw securing the filter screen.
6
Now push the locking tab in to lift off the screen.
7
You will now need to uninstall the dishwasher from the cabinet.
8
To do this, remove the screws to release the lower access panels and set the panels aside.
9
Disconnect the water supply line from the inlet valve.
10
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
11
Remove the screw to release the terminal block cover plate.
12
Note the location of the wires then untwist the wire nut to disconnect the wires.
13
Loosen the screw to release the grounding wire.
14
Use a flathead screwdriver to help remove the strain relief nut and pull the wires out of the junction box.
15
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
16
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
17
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the leveling legs to lower the appliance.
18
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
19
Carefully tilt the dishwasher back so its rear panel rests on a blanket or carpet.
20
Next, remove the screw to release the motor support rod.
21
Loosen the clamp securing the pump connector to the pump and motor assembly and pull the assembly off.
22
Remove the clamp and rotate the pump connector counter-clockwise to release it from the old wash arm support.
23
Open the dishwasher door and remove the old support.
24
Install the new wash arm support by first transferring the coupler from the old support to the new one.
25
Now align the notch on the new support with the tab in the bottom of the tub.
26
Slide the pump connector on and secure the new support as you thread the connector into place.
27
Replace the clamp.
28
Reposition the pump and motor assembly and tighten the clamp.
29
Reposition the support rod and secure it with the screw.
30
Lift the dishwasher to its upright position.
31
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
32
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
33
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
34
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
35
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
36
Feed the wires back through the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
37
Connect the wires using the wire nuts
38
Align the cover plate and replace the screw to secure.
39
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve.
40
Replace the lower access panels and secure them with the screws.
41
Open the dishwasher door and reposition the filter screen on the new support.
42
Secure it with the screw.
43
Snap the wash arm into place and replace the dish rack.
44
You’re now ready to turn the water supply back on as well as the power and confirm that the dishwasher is functioning properly.
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