Level Legs; Door Balance System; Hinges - GE GDF510PxJ Series Technical Service Manual

Level Legs

There are four leveling legs located on the base rails
of the dishwasher.
To access the level legs, remove the toe kick and
insulation (some models). To raise the dishwasher,
turn the level legs counter clockwise.
If a level leg will not keep the dishwasher level
because the support rail is stripped, the dishwasher
may be repaired by using two 1/2 in. hex nuts with
1/4 in. - 20 thread size as jam nuts, one below the
rail, the other above the rail.
Place one nut on the leg and install the new leg onto
the dishwasher damaged frame. Use the bottom
nut to level the dishwasher. When it is level, use the
the base rail or frame.
2.
1.

Door Balance System

Hinge
Arm
Pulley Spring
Cable
Link
The door balance system is comprised of springs,
cables, rollers and hinge arm.
2. Tighten top nut
to make leg
secure
1. Use bottom
nut to level the
dishwasher
Adjustment
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Door Springs and Cables
The spring is adjustable as it attaches to the rear of
the leg base assembly. There are four holes in the
leg. Higher connection on the rear frame on the
leg causes more tension on the spring. The spring
connects to a cable which connects to the hinge
arm using a roller as a tensioner.

Hinges

the tub and structure system and not a replaceable
part), hinge arms, and receivers. The hinge system
allows the door to be removed while the dishwasher
remains installed.
Information on door removal can be found under
the Door section later in this guide.
Receiver
Hinge Arm