Mike January 11, 2013 for Model Number PLD2855RFC0 Dishwasher occasionally leaks from the middle spray arm manifold down the back of the unit. Sometimes not at all, sometimes just a trickle, and occasionally, a lot. I don't see any cracks or anything in the manifold (Part #154824201) or rubber grommet, (Part #154463402), but there is a little calcification or old detergent caked in there. Is it possible for certain dish configurations to be causing water to shoot up the inside of that rubber grommet? If so, any sort of sealant or anything I could use to prevent that? I took it all apart and cleaned everything for the same problem about 2 years ago, and it ran without leaking a drop for a while, but now it's back. Running out of ideas! Thanks!
1 Answer Hello Mike, The dish configuration would not have much to do with manifold getting residue build up inside. Normally this is caused by severly hard water or over detergent usage. You will want to clean the manifold and have water hardness checked. You should only use 1 teaspoon per grain of hardness not to exceed 10. Read More...
Walter Alexandrowicz October 12, 2012 for Model Number PLD4555RFC0 Frigidaire dishwasher Serial TH73079280 I have a problem with the rubber gasket/Grommet on the top shelf. I'm looking for parts and all I can find are round grommets part number 15446402. Problem is this part is round and the rubber gasket I have is oval about 2 inches by 1 1/2 inches. It is gray in color and attaches to the end of the water supply pipe under the top shelf of the dishwasher. Any idea what part number this could be and where I might be able to get one? Thank you Walt
1 Answer Hello Walt, part# 5304532204 is the only grommet I show for your model. Is it possible the part you need is part of the spray arm or delivery tube or perhaps your old part is misshaped or deformed? If not, you may want to re-check the model number to be sure. Thanks and I hope this helps! Read More...
Billy Fox August 11, 2012 for Model Number G+FDB4315LFB0 The washer that attaches to the part where the water comes out is broken. Can I just by the washer and will it attach without causing any leaking?
1 Answer Hello Billy! The water comes from the manifold on the rear wall into the spray arm. If you are speaking of the grommet between the rear manifold and spray arm, it is part number 5304532204. However, if you are needing a washer between the manifold tube and the sprayer arm, part number A01986801, (which is all one peice) the manufacturer does not offer it separate. Hope this information helps you, thanks! Read More...
Robert April 06, 2012 for Model Number FDB1250REQ0 Once again the rubber seal attatched to the spray arm is bad. It has turned the consistency of silly putty and is as sticky as a piece of super bubble chewing gum. This obviously is a very common issue and you can now consider yourself "aware" of it as it seems to be the only thing that anyone needs.
1 Answer Hello Robert, Let's discuss the operation of a dishwasher for a minute. The actual cleaning of the dishes is not accomplished by the suds from the detergent. The suds are fillers that saves the detergent manufacturers money. The cheaper the detergent, the more filler you get and less of the chemical composite that actually causes the chemical reaction that removes the food particles and forces them to mix with the water instead of "skinning" on the surface of the water. So my first point, use a high quality detergent to prevent the use of too much detergent. The actual cleaning of the dishes is accomplished by the water reaching 140°F causing a chemical reaction which attacks the food particles. You have to think of the chemical reaction as being lazy. The easiest thing for it to attack is food particles. If the dishes have been rinsed, or the operator over soaps, or worse yet the dishes have been rinsed and the unit is over soaped, there is all this chemical reaction taking place with no food particles to occupy it. Therefore, this excess chemical reaction attacks the next easiest thing to attack. These are the rubber seals in the dishwasher, cheaper glassware, patterns on plates,and the silverware. I have seen units that were run with no food particles and over soaped conditions, needing all of the rubber seals replaced before the unit was even out of the first year’s warranty. I have seen patterns eaten off of the dishes in this amount of time. I have seen the silverware turn gray and glasses look like an engraving pencil was used on them. In short, if the chemical reaction has food particles present to occupy it, and there is not too much soap used, and it is of a high quality, the damage to the unit and the items in the unit is so minimal that no one even notices. The manufacturers all recommend scrapping the excess food off and placing them in the unit with food "particles" on them. I have been advised by all of the manufacturers "do not rinse the dishes". They also advised me on multiple occasions that the unit requires at least three meals worth of dishes scraped, not rinsed, to have enough food particles present to prevent damage to the unit or the dishes in the unit. So, to wrap this up, the manufacturers advise that damage of this sort is caused by customer abuse.That's what they call over soaping and rinsing before the wash. I certainly hope this was educational for you as that is how it is intended. Read More...
Debbie January 07, 2012 for Model Number GLD2445RFB0 I also only need the rubber seal on the middle spray arm #AP4508355 for my Frigidaire Gallery Series dishwasher model number GLD2445RFB0. Is this a common problem where the middle spray arm is fine and we just need the rubber seal grommet?
1 Answer Hello Debbie! The manufacture does not offer any parts available separate from the spray arm A01986801. Unfortunately, we are unaware of any common issues, this is something you will have to inquire with the manufacture. Thanks. Read More...
Loretta J. July 13, 2011 for Model Number FDB2415LFSO I am looking for the rubber seal that attaches to the spray arm under the top rack. What you show so far are all round and the one that I need is oval. It pushes against the back of the dishwasher when the rack is pushed in.
1 Answer Hello Loretta! The center spray arm of the listed model FDB2415LFS0 is part number A01986801. The rubber grommet this pushes against when the top rack is pushed in is part number 5304532204. These are the parts recommended for your appliance directly from the manufacturer and will work. Thanks! Read More...
Dave May 02, 2011 for Model Number GLD2250RDb2 Can you tell me how this spray arm Part #AP4508355 attaches to the back of the dishwasher. I am trying to fix this for my father he is 89 years old and I am trying to save him some money. Thank you for time Dave H. This a fridgidare dishwasher.
1 Answer Hello Dave. The spray arm attaches to the bottom of the upper rack. Then when the rack is pushed in, it makes contact with the grommet in the back of the dishwasher. Hope this helps. Read More...
Don H. April 23, 2011 for Model Number PLD2850RDC3 Can I buy rubber seal only on spray arm #AP4508355? If so part# and price. Thanks Don.
1 Answer Hi Don. You cannot buy separate parts for the spray arm. The manufacturer provide's this part as a assembly. Thanks! Read More...