Maurya S. March 04, 2012 for Model Number FDBB2040FB0 I had new floors installed and they started Buckling. When we pulled the dishwasher out of the cabinet it was in we found it was leaking from a cracked nut gasket and from the bottom of the door. I need help fixing these issues,It's caused a lot of damage. It sounds like this is a very bad design.
1 Answer Hello Maurya. The seal 809006501 can only be put into the door one way. It has a notch cut into it which fits over a plastic lip that exists only on one side of the seal slot in the door. Bottom of door is made to leak water around this bottom door seal, that's why the middle of this seal is cut out, to allow the water back into the main dishwasher tub. But, common problem is it allows too high a velocity of flow to come through and to splash out within the front door cover and down onto the floor. This must be why they made the "splash guard" kit 154701001. Make sure the seal is touching the bottom of the tub assembly. To install the brass nut, you will remove the wire and the old nut from the heater and screw the nut nut onto the heater and reinstall the wire. Hope this helps. Read More...
Zabitac February 26, 2012 for Model Number FDB751SCB0 I noticed a gasket hanging down on the lower inner side of the door of my dishwasher. It is about 1/4 wide. It might be seperated from a larger portion. I don't have any leaks while operating. I guess this keeps water from entering into the gap on the door and getting inside the door? If I disassemble the door to replace this, should I consider repalcing any other parts at the same time. I would appreciate any recomendations.
1 Answer Hello Zaditac. Unless the dispenser is leaking, other than the splash shield kit 154701001, there are no other parts in the door that cause problems. Hope this helps! Read More...
Kim February 10, 2012 for Model Number GLDB953CS0 I replaced the door seal and the tub gasket because of water leaking from the bottom of the door. The door continued to leak from the middle of the door. The seal only fits into the door slot one way, and it was properly seated. So I called a repairman. He was here 2 minutes. The seal is not meant to "seal" the door water tight, just hold off water that accumulates in the bottom of the tub if the float doesn't work. In our case, the sprayer arm had a hole in it and the water was spraying directly at the door. I replaced the sprayer arm and no more leaks. Hopefully this helps someone else get an answer without the added cost of the repairman.
1 Answer Hello Kim. Great information. Always check your spray arms for crack or hole if you have a leak before replacing any seals 809006501. Glad you got it fixed. Thank you. Read More...
Douglas G. February 09, 2012 for Model Number GSB5712BC1 Have received the door gasket. My problem: I cannot get the existing gasket out. I can barely grip it. It does not come. I have tried putting hot water on it. I have tried working a thin spatula along it. That removed some gook, but freed nothing. What should I do?
1 Answer Hi Douglas. You need to use a putty knife and needle nose pliers to remove the old gasket. It should just pull out all together. Gasket part # 154827601. Use wd-40 spray to assist. yourself. Thank You. Read More...
Ray P. February 02, 2012 for Model Number FDB1050REC1 I'm still having problem with door leakage,after reading wasichu statement I ordered the Gasket(AP3959846) and Splash Shield Kit (AP4338941).You told Neal it wasn't adjusted properly,I tryed pushing it in all the way till it bottoms out,then not pushing it in as for,still leaks. It leaks from the middle of the gasket,this is a poor design,can you PLEASE help!!!
1 Answer Hello Ray. Unless the seal 809006501 is adjusted properly, it will leak. It has to make contact with the tub on the bottom, but still allow enough room in the middle for the water to flow back into the tub. These can be very hard to adjust correctly, and may require several adjustments to get correct. Hope this helps. Read More...
Wasichu January 11, 2012 for Model Number AP3959846 Saw all the other question posts and thought I'd sum it up and add my experiences. The seal can only be put into the door one way. It has a notch cut into it which fits over a plastic lip that exists only on one side of the seal slot in the door. No brainer. Bottom of door is made to leak water around this bottom door seal (that's why the middle of this seal is cut out... to allow the water back into the main dishwasher tub). But, common problem is it allows too high a velocity of flow to come through and to splash out within the front door cover and down onto the floor. This must be why they made the "splash guard" kit (AP4338941) which you will definitely need and which is what fixed my leakage problem. IMHO it's a terrible design, but this is what we have to work with.
Neal December 29, 2011 for Model Number FDB520RHSO I see on your site that a lot of people are having the same problem I am with the water leaking from the bottom of the dishwasher door. Thay are putting on new seals but the door still leaks WHY?? I do not want to buy a new seal if it does not work.
1 Answer Hello Neal. Usually the new seal 809006501 leaks because it is not properly adjusted. If installed properly, the leak will stop on the unit. Hope this helps. Read More...
Jason December 18, 2011 for Model Number fdb510lcs0 I am afraid I cannot understand the answers here. My seal as well is installed with the center gap facing down (when the door is closed), which I assume is the same as 'facing the tub'. Based on the answer to Derics question, this would be correct. However, the answer to Wake G.s question says it should be installed "as seen in the diagram." What diagram? If referring to the picture at the top of the page that has the gap on the top? Please just tell me if the gap should be on the top or bottom.
1 Answer Hello Jason. The gap in the seal 809006501 should be at the bottom of the seal. Hope this helps. Read More...
Jim P. October 28, 2011 for Model Number GLD2250RDS3 How to get the inner door off to replace the bottom seal?
1 Answer Hello Jim. If you remove the screws around the inner panel, you can remove the front panel, and access and replace the bottom door seal 809006501. If you need to remove the line completely, you will remove the screws securing it to the hinges. Hope this helps. Read More...
Wayne October 18, 2011 for Model Number mdb124bfr2 Do you mean the right side of the dishwasher with the door closed and when standing in front of it facing the dishwasher? I hated to ask but wanted to make sure which side you are calling the right side. Thanks, Wayne
1 Answer Hello Wayne! Yes, the right side will be as you are facing the dishwasher looking in. Thanks. Read More...