はじめに
A leaking dispenser can drip detergent, water, and rust-inducing residue across the front of your GE front-load washer. When thorough cleaning does not solve the problem, exchanging the entire dispenser assembly restores proper flow and prevents further cabinet damage. Use this procedure to remove the original box, transfer the reed switch, and install a replacement unit.
必要な工具と部品
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手順1 Remove the dispenser drawer
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Pull the dispenser drawer forward until it stops.
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Press firmly on the tab at the rear of the drawer and slide the drawer completely out of the housing.
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手順2 Remove screws behind the dispenser
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to extract the five screws now exposed in the dispenser opening.
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手順3 Detach the interface panel
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Lift the left side of the interface about twenty degrees then pivot it to the right and pull it away from the washer.
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手順4 Free harness clips for extra slack
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Press the three harness clips from the inside out if you need more room to maneuver the interface.
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手順5 Optionally remove the water valves
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Unscrew the water valve assembly and pivot it upward to gain clear access to the dispenser body.
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手順6 Disconnect upper hoses and wiring
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Unhook the wire harness from the dispenser body.
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Release the top hoses that run between the water valves and the dispenser ports.
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Slide the dispenser toward the rear to unlatch its right side from the chassis.
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手順7 Remove rear hoses
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Loosen the clamps and pull off the four or five hoses attached to the back of the dispenser box.
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手順8 Take off the front panel
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Remove the three screws underneath the washer to release the lower edge of the front panel.
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Extract the seven screws securing the panel to the bulkhead.
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Unscrew the two screws holding the door-lock facade and the single screw securing the lock.
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Lift the lock upward and push it rearward so it will not snag the panel.
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手順9 Separate the front panel from the washer
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Open the washer door, lift the panel upward, and pivot it away from the machine.
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手順10 Detach the large front hoses
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Remove the spring clamp and pull the primary tub hose off the dispenser spigot.
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Disconnect the drain hose at the underside rear of the dispenser.
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Release the small hose behind the metal plate next to the dispenser box.
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手順11 Extract the dispenser box
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With all eight hoses free, slide the dispenser box out of the cabinet.
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手順12 Transfer the reed switch if required
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Unclip the reed switch from the underside of the old dispenser and install it in the same location on the replacement box.
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手順13 Position the new dispenser
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Slide the dispenser into the front bulkhead opening and hold it in place.
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手順15 Secure wiring and latch the dispenser
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Route the harnesses into the molded channels on the dispenser body.
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Slide the dispenser rearward until its rear hooks click into the washer chassis.
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手順16 Attach front hoses to bulkhead
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Reconnect the large front hose, aligning the molded notch with the dispenser groove.
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手順17 Reinstall the front panel
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Lift the door panel onto its four locator pegs and push it flush with the cabinet.
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Reconnect the left-side harness, then replace the upper and lower mounting screws.
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手順18 Secure the damper and gasket
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Ensure the top damper is fully seated, then install its three mounting screws.
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手順19 Install the gasket spring
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Expand the spring with a door gasket spring tool and guide the wire around the gasket groove.
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Use a small hook or screwdriver to press the wire fully home before releasing the tool.
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手順20 Refit the door lock and facade
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Position the door lock on its bracket and secure it with its screw.
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Reattach the plastic facade using its two screws.
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手順21 Reassemble the control interface
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Hook the interface onto the right-side post, pivot it down, and snap it into place.
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Install the two coarse-thread center screws and the three fine-thread outer screws while holding the dispenser box flush.
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手順22 Reinstall the dispenser drawer
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Slide the dispenser drawer back onto its rails until it clicks fully home.
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The new dispenser is now locked in place, every hose is clamped, and the front of the washer is reassembled. Reinstall the drawer, tighten the last screws, and your GE front-load washer should be leak-free once again.