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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Dishwasher Door Latch Replacement GDF510PSMSS
GE Dishwasher Door Latch Replacement GDF510PSMSS
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- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door latch 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
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure to turn off the power to your dishwasher before beginning.
2
To replace the door latch on your dishwasher, you will need to pull the appliance a few inches away from the cabinet.
3
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the lower access panel.
4
Remove the panel along with any insulation and determine if the power line and water supply line have enough slack to move the dishwasher.
5
If not you will need to shut off the water supply valve then use channel –lock pliers to help unthread the water supply line fitting from the inlet valve be prepared for some water to spill.
6
Next, use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the junction box cover. Then pull the cover off.
7
Note the location of the wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
8
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief from the junction box.
9
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
10
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
11
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
12
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
13
Now open the dishwasher door and use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the door latch mounting screws.
14
Remove the old latch and disconnect the wire connecter.
15
Install the new door latch by first connecting the wire connecter.
16
Position the latch in the frame and rethread the mounting screws to secure.
17
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
18
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
19
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
20
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
21
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
22
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
23
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
24
Align the cover and replace the screw to secure.
25
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve.
26
Replace any insulation.
27
Reposition the lower access panel and secure it with the screws.
28
With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on as well as the power and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door latch 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
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure to turn off the power to your dishwasher before beginning.
2
To replace the door latch on your dishwasher, you will need to pull the appliance a few inches away from the cabinet.
3
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the lower access panel.
4
Remove the panel along with any insulation and determine if the power line and water supply line have enough slack to move the dishwasher.
5
If not you will need to shut off the water supply valve then use channel –lock pliers to help unthread the water supply line fitting from the inlet valve be prepared for some water to spill.
6
Next, use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the junction box cover. Then pull the cover off.
7
Note the location of the wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
8
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief from the junction box.
9
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
10
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
11
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
12
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
13
Now open the dishwasher door and use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the door latch mounting screws.
14
Remove the old latch and disconnect the wire connecter.
15
Install the new door latch by first connecting the wire connecter.
16
Position the latch in the frame and rethread the mounting screws to secure.
17
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
18
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
19
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
20
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
21
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
22
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
23
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
24
Align the cover and replace the screw to secure.
25
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve.
26
Replace any insulation.
27
Reposition the lower access panel and secure it with the screws.
28
With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on as well as the power and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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