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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Dishwasher Main Control Board Replacement #WD21X10489
GE Dishwasher Main Control Board Replacement #WD21X10489
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Total Parts Cost
$144.83Estimated Savings
$112.5002:19
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the main control board on a GE dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the control board is when none of the dishwasher buttons are responding.
All of the information for this control board replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
All of the information for this control board 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
To replace the control board, your first step is to remove the screws which secure the inner and outer door panels together.
3
Separate the panels.
4
Now close the inner panel and secure it with the latch.
5
Remove the mounting screws to release the door switch assembly.
6
Next, remove the wires from the old control board.
7
Now remove the mounting screws securing the board.
8
Pull back the tabs to release the old board from the control panel.
9
Install the new control board by positioning it on the control panel and snapping it into place.
10
Secure it with the mounting screws.
11
Connect the wires to the new board.
12
Reposition the door switch assembly on the outer door panel and secure it with the mounting screws.
13
Realign the inner and outer door panels making sure the door latch lever is properly positioned.
14
Replace the screws in the inner panel to secure.
15
Be aware that the fine thread screws are intended for the two bottom screw holes.
16
With the new control board installed you’re now ready to turn the power supply back on and confirm that the dishwasher is functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the main control board on a GE dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the control board is when none of the dishwasher buttons are responding.
All of the information for this control board replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
All of the information for this control board 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
To replace the control board, your first step is to remove the screws which secure the inner and outer door panels together.
3
Separate the panels.
4
Now close the inner panel and secure it with the latch.
5
Remove the mounting screws to release the door switch assembly.
6
Next, remove the wires from the old control board.
7
Now remove the mounting screws securing the board.
8
Pull back the tabs to release the old board from the control panel.
9
Install the new control board by positioning it on the control panel and snapping it into place.
10
Secure it with the mounting screws.
11
Connect the wires to the new board.
12
Reposition the door switch assembly on the outer door panel and secure it with the mounting screws.
13
Realign the inner and outer door panels making sure the door latch lever is properly positioned.
14
Replace the screws in the inner panel to secure.
15
Be aware that the fine thread screws are intended for the two bottom screw holes.
16
With the new control board installed you’re now ready to turn the power supply back on and confirm that the dishwasher is functioning properly.
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