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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairMaytag Dishwasher Door Spring Replacement #912652
Maytag Dishwasher Door Spring Replacement #912652
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$13.54Estimated Savings
$112.5004:37
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door spring on a Maytag dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the dishwasher door spring is when it is broken or damaged.
All of the information for this dishwasher door spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Maytag, Jenn Air, Magic Chef, Crosley, Admiral, Norge
Tools needed: nut driver, wrench, Phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
All of the information for this dishwasher door spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Maytag, Jenn Air, Magic Chef, Crosley, Admiral, Norge
Tools needed: nut driver, wrench, Phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace a door spring, you will need to uninstall the dishwasher first. To do this, turn off the power supply to your dishwasher
2
Shut off the water supply valve.
3
Next, remove the screws to release the lower access panels.
4
Disconnect the water supply line from the inlet valve.
5
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
6
Remove the screw to release the terminal block cover plate.
7
Please note the location of the wires.
8
Now untwist the wire nut to disconnect the wires and loosen the screw to release the grounding wire.
9
Use a flathead screwdriver to help remove the strain relief nut and pull the wires out of the junction box.
10
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink or garbage disposer and feed some slack through the cabinet wall.
11
Remove the mounting bracket screws and screw in the front leveling legs to make moving the appliance easier.
12
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet. You’re now ready to replace the door spring.
13
If still intact, remove the old spring as well as the link, noting which slot in the hinge the link has been removed from.
14
Install the new door spring by inserting the rounded hook into the link then attach the link to the appropriate hinge slot.
15
Attach the other end of the spring to the adjustable bracket.
16
Now, open the door to confirm it operates smoothly. If not you may need adjust the bracket to loosen or tighten the spring accordingly.
17
Once the spring has been adjusted properly, gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
18
Raise the leveling legs and secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
19
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
20
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
21
Feed the electric line back through the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
22
Connect the wires using the wire nuts and secure the grounding wire.
23
Replace the cover plate.
24
Reconnect the water supply line turn the water back on and restore power to your dishwasher.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door spring on a Maytag dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the dishwasher door spring is when it is broken or damaged.
All of the information for this dishwasher door spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Maytag, Jenn Air, Magic Chef, Crosley, Admiral, Norge
Tools needed: nut driver, wrench, Phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
All of the information for this dishwasher door spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Maytag, Jenn Air, Magic Chef, Crosley, Admiral, Norge
Tools needed: nut driver, wrench, Phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace a door spring, you will need to uninstall the dishwasher first. To do this, turn off the power supply to your dishwasher
2
Shut off the water supply valve.
3
Next, remove the screws to release the lower access panels.
4
Disconnect the water supply line from the inlet valve.
5
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
6
Remove the screw to release the terminal block cover plate.
7
Please note the location of the wires.
8
Now untwist the wire nut to disconnect the wires and loosen the screw to release the grounding wire.
9
Use a flathead screwdriver to help remove the strain relief nut and pull the wires out of the junction box.
10
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink or garbage disposer and feed some slack through the cabinet wall.
11
Remove the mounting bracket screws and screw in the front leveling legs to make moving the appliance easier.
12
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet. You’re now ready to replace the door spring.
13
If still intact, remove the old spring as well as the link, noting which slot in the hinge the link has been removed from.
14
Install the new door spring by inserting the rounded hook into the link then attach the link to the appropriate hinge slot.
15
Attach the other end of the spring to the adjustable bracket.
16
Now, open the door to confirm it operates smoothly. If not you may need adjust the bracket to loosen or tighten the spring accordingly.
17
Once the spring has been adjusted properly, gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
18
Raise the leveling legs and secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
19
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
20
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
21
Feed the electric line back through the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
22
Connect the wires using the wire nuts and secure the grounding wire.
23
Replace the cover plate.
24
Reconnect the water supply line turn the water back on and restore power to your dishwasher.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Door Spring
$13.54
Total$0.00
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