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Frigidaire 5304532202 Dishwasher Upper Wash Arm Assembly
Genuine OEM Dishwasher Upper Spray Arm & Supply Tube Assembly
🛑 STOP: Please contact us with your model number to verify compatibility before purchasing.
📝 Product Overview
The Frigidaire 5304532202 is a factory-original replacement upper wash arm assembly. Designed for select Frigidaire, Electrolux, Kenmore, Gibson, and Kelvinator built-in dishwashers, this spray arm mounts directly beneath the upper dish rack to distribute pressurized water upward and downward across glassware, cups, and upper-rack dishware during wash cycles.
As an Authentic Frigidaire Component, this upper wash arm features precision-engineered water spray jets, balanced rotation dynamics, and heat-resistant polymer construction. Selecting a genuine factory OEM replacement ensures smooth rotation over the supply manifold nozzle, optimal water coverage, leak-free dock connections, and complete protection against poor wash performance caused by clogged or damaged spray arms.
🔍 Signs Your Upper Wash Arm Assembly Needs Replacement
- Dishes on Upper Rack Remain Dirty or Gritty: Clogged, cracked, or mineral-blocked spray nozzle jets prevent water from spraying effectively across upper-rack items.
- Wash Arm Will Not Rotate or Spins Stiffly: Worn center mounting hub bearings or deformed spray arm material cause the arm to bind against the supply manifold or dish rack frame.
- Cracks, Split Seams, or Melted Plastic Vanes: Heat degradation or contact with lower heating elements causes seam splits, lowering water pressure throughout the spray system.
- Loud Scraping or Clicking Noise During Wash Cycle: A warped spray arm catches on tall plates or internal rack wires as it attempts to rotate.
🔧 Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 5304532202 (Replaces AP7194680, PS16748439, 5304518928)
- Part Type: Dishwasher Upper Rotating Spray Arm / Water Manifold Assembly
- Material & Build: Molded High-Grade Thermoplastic with Integrated Precision Spray Nozzles and Center Snap Hub
- Brand Compatibility: Precision engineered to fit select Frigidaire, Electrolux, Kenmore, Gibson, and Kelvinator dishwashers.
📦 Professional Care, Handling & Safety Tips
⚠️ SAFETY FIRST! ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER & WATER SUPPLY! Unplug the dishwasher from the electrical wall outlet or switch off the dedicated circuit breaker before servicing. Wear protective gloves. Pro Tip: Check Water Supply Delivery Tube & Verify Clearance! When replacing your **Frigidaire 5304532202** upper wash arm, inspect the rear water delivery dock gasket and manifold tube for mineral buildup or food debris. Clear any blockages before installing the new arm. After snapping the new wash arm into the upper rack housing, spin it manually by hand to verify that it rotates 360 degrees freely without contacting dish rack tines or wine glass stems. Installation Steps: Unpack your genuine **Frigidaire 5304532202** spray arm. Pull out the upper dish rack, locate the center retaining nut or lock clip under the spray arm hub, unclip/unscrew the old wash arm from the upper rack delivery dock, align the new spray arm hub onto the mounting shaft, press firmly until the locking tab snaps securely into place, spin the arm to test smooth rotation, push the rack back into the tub, restore power, and run a test rinse cycle.
** Please contact us with your model number to verify compatibility before purchasing. **
