How to Remove a GE Profile Dishwasher Spray Arm

If you dishes don’t appear to be getting much soap or water during a cycle when you use you GE Profile dishwasher, then there may be an internal issue with the spray arm. The spray arm is the large plastic blade-like piece that is located below the bottom rack of the dishwasher. You can remove the spray arm part at any time and determine if it needs replacing.

Flat-head screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Turn off the power to the dishwasher from your main circuit breaker in your home.
- 2
  Open the dishwasher door and pull out the entire bottom rack to remove it from the unit.
- 3
  Turn the large plastic spray arm in the bottom middle of the dishwasher until you see an opening at the base holding the arm in place.
- 4
  Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the opening and press down on the clip. Pull out the clip using the screwdriver and set it aside.
- 5
  Reinsert the screwdriver through the entire opening so that the head of the screwdriver appears on the other side of the opening.
- 6
  Lift up on both ends of the screwdriver and turn the spray arm counterclockwise. Lift up and remove the entire spray arm from the unit.
- 7
  Inspect the spray arm part for any damage in order to determine if it needs to be replaced. Place the spray arm part back into the base within the dishwasher.
- 8
  Press down on the top of the spray arm, then turn the spray arm clockwise to lock it onto the base. Reinsert the clip into the open using the screwdriver.
- 9
  Slide the bottom rack back into the dishwasher and close the door. Turn the power back on for the dishwasher on your circuit breaker.

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