How to Remove the Lower Spray Arm from a Frigidaire Dishwasher

The spray arm rotates during wash cycles.

A Frigidaire dishwasher's lower spray arm sprays water upward onto dishes on the appliance's lower and upper racks. The spray arm's nozzles can become clogged with dish-washing powder, food and, if hard water is used, minerals. Cleaning the spray arm requires removing it from the dishwasher. Because a Frigidaire dishwasher does not have a spray tower covering the lower spray arm, removing the arm is simple.

Instructions

1. Unplug the dishwasher. If you cannot access the plug, turn off the dishwasher's circuit breaker in the electrical circuit breaker box to stop electrical power to the dishwasher.

2. Open the dishwasher's door, and pull out the bottom dish rack. Set it aside.

3. Hold the lower spray arm still with one hand. Turn the retaining nut clockwise with the other hand until it comes free. Pull the spray arm up and off the shaft.

References

• Part Select: How to Remove and Replace Dishwasher Spray Arms
• "Frigidaire Dishwasher Use and Care Manual"; Electrolux Home Products Inc.; 2002