Parts for Ge AEM12AQL1: 03 - Base Pan & Unit Parts

This flat washer provides a secure, even load distribution for a fastener on the appliance, helping maintain proper assembly and reduce loosening or wear. Use it to replace a damaged or missing washer during repairs. What it does:

• Sits under a nut or bolt to spread load and protect the appliance surface
• Helps prevent fasteners from loosening due to vibration
• Restores proper spacing and alignment for connected parts
• Commonly replaced when you see corrosion, cracking, or a loose connection

• One flat washer

• Disconnect power and turn off water supply before starting any repair
• Tighten fasteners to a snug fit—avoid over-tightening which can crush the washer
• If adjacent parts show damage or corrosion, inspect and replace as needed

This nut with attached washer is a small securing fastener used to clamp appliance parts and prevent loosening. It provides a low-profile, integrated washer bearing surface for a reliable hold. What it does:

• Secures panels, brackets, or components to prevent movement and rattling
• Maintains clamping force where an integrated washer is needed
• Helps keep electrical and mechanical connections stable
• Common symptom: loose or vibrating parts, squeaks, or components that shift during use

• One nut with attached washer

• Disconnect power and water before servicing
• Use the correct socket or wrench to avoid rounding the nut
• Tighten to snug fit — avoid overtightening which can strip threads or damage parts
• If replacing a rusted or damaged fastener, inspect mating threads and replace as needed

This spring washer provides resilient tension to help keep screws and bolts from loosening on appliance assemblies. It's a simple replacement part that restores proper fastener tension and helps maintain secure connections. What it does:

• Applies spring force around a fastener to resist vibration-related loosening
• Commonly used on panels, brackets, and components that see movement or vibration
• Can reduce rattling and intermittent connection issues caused by loose hardware
• Works with 6 mm-diameter fasteners where a small lock-style washer is required

• Disconnect power and unplug the appliance before servicing
• Use the correct 6 mm fastener and proper orientation when reinstalling
• Tighten hardware to the OEM's recommended torque if available; avoid overtightening
• If other fasteners or parts are damaged, replace them to ensure a secure repair

A small mounting nut used to secure components and panels on compatible appliances. Replaces a loose or missing nut to restore stable, safe fastening and reduce rattling or wobble. What it does:

• Secures panels, brackets, or assemblies to the appliance frame
• Prevents fasteners from backing out during normal operation
• Helps stop rattling, vibration noise, and loose-fitting parts
• Restores proper alignment for attached components

• Disconnect power and water before beginning any repair
• Match threads and size before installation; hand-start the nut to avoid cross-threading
• Tighten securely with the correct socket or wrench, but do not overtighten
• If the original fastener was damaged, replace the mating bolt/stud as needed