DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door spring on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the door spring is when it is damaged or broken.
All of the information for this dishwasher door spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
KitchenAid, Kenmore
Tools needed: Phillips head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you begin, be sure to turn off the power supply to your dishwasher
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Your first step is to remove the screws to release the lower access panels.
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If still intact, note which hole the old spring is attached to.
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Unhook the old spring and remove.
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Install the new door spring by hooking the long end onto the hinge arm and the short end back into the correct hole in the base frame.
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Now, open the door to make sure the door spring is functioning properly.
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Adjust the position of the spring if necessary for smoother function.
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Replace the lower access panels and secure the screws.
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Once the access panels are in place, restore power to your dishwasher.