I have a couple of questions. First, how can I remove the float cover from a GE Profile dishwasher, model number GSD4335Z02WW? The water level does not seem to come up very high (fills to well below the heating element, then stops). Second, how can I remove the spray arm assembly? The tower is broken and cannot spray up to the upper rack (lower ring that holds the nested pieces together is cracked and the tower shoots right out of the arm when the machine runs!) Everything I have read so far tells me that these are simple trouble shooting checks and repairs that anyone can do, but nothing has told me how to do them. TIA!
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http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/modelsearch.aspx?model=GSD4335Z02WW
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First, how can I remove the float cover from a GE Profile dishwasher.[/COLOR]
As far as I know you undo a screw holding it to the tub floor and it should then be removable.
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The water level does not seem to come up very high (fills to well below the heating element, then stops).[/COLOR]
I doubt this is the float/overfill switch. Check that the overfill switch stays activated.
More likely it is a partially clogged water valve.
The most common cause is a dirty screen filter on the input side of the fill calve. Remove the valve from the unit and clean/check the filter.
Do not permanently remove it from the valve as it is there to keep crud out of the valve which could hold it open and cause a flood.
If it still does not fill correctly I would replace the fill valve.
PS: Be sure to shut off the power and the water supply to the unit. Have paper towels etc. handy to wipe up any spilled water. Get a small pan/bowl etc. that will fit under the valve then loosen the input water line let it drip into the container emptying it as necessary. This will minimize the amount of water spilled.
Second, how can I remove the spray arm assembly?
The following should help, check out # 16.
http://www.applianceaid.com/ge-dish.html
If you look at the picture below it clearly shows the threads on the bottom of the part.
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Okay then. Actually, I got brave while I was waiting for a reply over the weekend and went ahead and attempted to unscrew the assembly using the screwdriver shaft as a lever. Initially, the assembly moved about an eighth of an inch, then moved no more. As I gently coaxed the works to persuade it to give a little more, a piece of plastic that may or not have been important snapped and flew out of the opening, then the body against which I was pushing with the screwdriver/lever began to crack. Really, I WAS going quite gently! I was attempting to move the assembly in the direction that would cause it to unscrew (counterclockwise). Now I have a spray arm that really wont do anything, and I can’t get it out to replace it. These "simple repairs" are becoming quite difficult and are rapidly progressing beyond my abilities.
Hi again. Well, it’s a couple of months later and I still need an answer. I’ve only been able to break off pieces of the spray arm, and it still only turns about a quarter of an inch counterclockwise while giving no indication that it’s going to unscrew any further or lift up vertically or even come out at all. I can’t get it out, but I’ve got to. It’s got to be replaced. What is going wrong?
What is going wrong?
I cannot say without being there.
Perhaps try starting a new thread with a good description of what you have done so far.
With luck someone else will see it and know what is happening and how to fix it.