Café Door Seal / Splash Leak

Dishwasher leaks water from the bottom of the door during operation.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Worn or damaged door gasket, Clogged spray arms causing misdirected spray, Overfilling due to level sensor issue, Misleveled dishwasher (tilting forward)

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power and water before pulling the dishwasher out.

  • Inspect door gasket: Open the door and examine the rubber gasket around the tub opening. Look for tears, flattening, or gaps. Replace if damaged.
  • Clean spray arms: Remove and clean spray arms to ensure jets are not clogged and spraying directly at the door seams.
  • Check leveling: Verify the dishwasher is level side-to-side and slightly tilted back using the adjustable legs. Adjust so the door seals evenly.
  • Check for overfill: Ensure water level is not reaching the bottom of the door opening. If too high, inspect the water level sensor and inlet valve.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Door Gasket
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