The Rack Slide is an OEM replacement part for GE dishwashers. It refers to the components that allow the upper rack to glide smoothly in and out. Allowing for continuous movement over extended use, the slides can degrade, causing friction or binding that restricts access to dishes.
Symptoms of bad rack slides include:
- Difficulty fully extending or retracting the racks
- Noisy operation accompanied by grinding or squeaking noises
- Racks that do not run smoothly and become stuck partially open
Causes of rack slides becoming bad are normal wear and tear from loading and unloading dishes over many years. Motion parts wear out more quickly than stationary components.
This GE replacement part is compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and Kenmore models.