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Thread Number: 49024
GE 2800 Dishwasher Wash Arm Trouble |
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| Post# 710103 , Reply# 1 10/18/2013 at 23:20 (3,701 days old) by washdaddy (Baltimore) | ||
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If you could post a few pics of the dishwasher (inside and out) and point out where you see the arm coming in contact with the tub that would be very helpful in assisting with your problem. | ||
Post# 710109 , Reply# 2 10/18/2013 at 23:36 (3,701 days old) by MattL  (Flushing, MI) |
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The wash arm does come off, you may have to turn it counter-clockwise. Something is wrong if it hits the sidewall, Can't image how it could shift that much. I had one of these models years ago, was great performer, but my seals wore out and left black smudges on everything so it's long gone. Wish I still had it... | ||
| Post# 710686 , Reply# 4 10/21/2013 at 21:28 (3,698 days old) by katrand () | ||
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Wow! Thanks so much for all the info! I will give all suggestions a try. I will take photos and post! | ||
| Post# 710687 , Reply# 5 10/21/2013 at 21:38 (3,698 days old) by katrand () | ||
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Here is when the washer arm hits. 
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| Post# 710688 , Reply# 6 10/21/2013 at 21:41 (3,698 days old) by katrand () | ||
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Here is when the arm is normal. It hits the right sidewall every 5th or 6th 360 degrees rotation. 
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| Post# 710689 , Reply# 7 10/21/2013 at 21:44 (3,698 days old) by katrand () | ||
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Here she is on the outside! 
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| Post# 710692 , Reply# 8 10/21/2013 at 21:54 (3,698 days old) by katrand () | ||
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Here she is on the outside!
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| Post# 710707 , Reply# 11 10/21/2013 at 23:42 (3,698 days old) by katrand () | ||
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Thanks, washer111! I think it is pretty nifty, too. And thanks to bigalsf for the info so I could have the courage to start this project. What I thought was a washer is now, I believe a "seal lip". Does this sound right to anyone? | ||
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Post# 710847 , Reply# 13 10/22/2013 at 13:43 (3,697 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR) |
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Your machine is a beauty. | ||
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Post# 710877 , Reply# 15 10/22/2013 at 16:05 (3,697 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR) |
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You don't even have to sneeze. | ||
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Post# 710889 , Reply# 16 10/22/2013 at 16:59 (3,697 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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Link to parts diagram
Here is a pretty clear diagram showing how it all goes together. Good luck and glad you will be able to keep your nice dishwasher going. It's a beauty.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO pdub's LINK | ||
| Post# 710945 , Reply# 19 10/22/2013 at 21:30 (3,697 days old) by washer111 () | ||
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The newer motor: 
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Post# 710985 , Reply# 20 10/23/2013 at 04:31 (3,697 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR) |
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That was me.
I can't speak to whether or not your old motor will shorten the life of your control board because I simply don't know.
What I can tell you is it was incredibly easy to replace. My old motor was leaking and someone here gave me the part number of the newer design motor which I found new on eBay for about $60 I think. I was terribly intimidated over the idea of this because I had never done anything like that. I actually found it very easy to do. The newer designed motor fit perfectly and hooked right in. I was surprised. I can also tell you the new motor is incredibly quiet compared to the old one and from what I could tell the cleaning results were just as good if not better than with the old motor. Long story short, it can't hurt and you will be amazed at how much quieter your machine will be. | ||
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Post# 711159 , Reply# 22 10/24/2013 at 05:59 (3,696 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Malfunctioning Detergent Dispenser This was often a problem area on these electronic GE DWs. If you can't see anything broken among the various plastic parts of this contraction I would spray a little silicone lubricant on all the moving parts and see if that helps. If not you will likely need a Det Disp drive motor actuator to repair the dispenser.
You can use the DW without the dispenser working by figuring out the starting point for the main detergent wash cycle for the cycle you use most often and then setting a timer to remind you when to open the DW door and drop in your detergent tablet. The DW may give you a reminder [ Cup Open ] if the DD is not working correctly, you should be able to get past the CO reminder by just pushing start once or twice without opening the main DW door.
The main motor upgrade is a good thing to do for the long run life of the DW and while not that hard to install it can be a little difficult unless you pull the machine out and lay it on its back if you are not used to doing this repair.
John L | ||
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Post# 958751 , Reply# 25 9/23/2017 at 16:11 (2,265 days old) by Combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Stock lower washroom | ||
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