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Door Spring / Cable Failure
Dishwasher door drops down quickly or will not stay open at mid‑position.
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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
Broken door tension spring, Snapped door cable/cord, Spring anchor bracket failure, Incorrect spring tension setting
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the appliance. Support the door while working to avoid injury.
Access springs:
- Remove the side panels to expose the door springs and cables.
- Inspect for broken springs or frayed/snapped cables.
Replace components:
- Replace both springs or both cables as a pair to maintain balanced tension.
- Hook the new springs into the correct anchor points as per the original configuration.
Test door movement; it should open smoothly and stay in a mid‑open position without slamming.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Door Springs and Cables
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