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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairElectrolux Dishwasher Door Hinge Replacement 405539886 
Electrolux Dishwasher Door Hinge Replacement 405539886
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$124.76Estimated Savings
$112.5008:13
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the door hinge on Electrolux dishwashers.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Electrolux
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Electrolux
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the door hinges on your dishwasher, you will need to move the appliance a few inches away from the cabinet.
2
Before you attempt this, be sure to turn off the power to the dishwasher…
3
…and shut off the water supply valve.
4
Using a phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the two mounting screws securing the lower access panel.
5
Set the panel aside.
6
Use channel-lock pliers to loosen the elbow fitting securing the water supply line to the inlet valve.
7
Fully unthread the elbow fitting – be prepared for some water to spill.
8
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer…
9
…and feed it through the cabinet.
10
Next, open the dishwasher door and unthread the two screws securing the dishwasher mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
11
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
12
Rotate the front legs clockwise to lower the front.
13
Using the phillips-head screwdriver, rotate the rear leg adjusting rod counter-clockwise to lower the rear of the dishwasher.
14
Now gently pull the dishwasher a few inches away from the cabinet.
15
Open the dishwasher door and unthread all of the screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
16
Note the length of each screw and its location on the inner door panel.
17
Remove the top middle right screw last.
18
Slide the outer door panel up to detach.
19
Lift off the control panel and you can fully remove the outer panel.
20
Disconnect the wire connecter from the door latch so you can rest the control panel on the floor.
21
Both door hinges can be replaced in the same way.
22
Unthread the upper and lower screws securing the side cover.
23
Detach the top trim…
24
…then use a small flat-head screwdriver to release the tabs to fully remove the side cover.
25
Partially open the door and insert a small screwdriver into the lower hinge hole to help keep the door propped open.
26
Now unthread the two screws securing the hinge assembly to the door.
27
Remove the support rod from the hinge assembly…and detach the grounding wire when replacing the right-side hinge.
28
Next, unthread the two screws securing the hinge assembly to the frame.
29
You can now remove the old hinge assembly.
30
Install a new door hinge assembly…
31
…by aligning it on the frame.
32
Thread the screws to secure.
33
Insert the support rod into the hinge and attach the grounding wire if applicable.
34
Insert the small screwdriver into the lower hole to help keep the hinge propped open…
35
…then thread the screws to secure the hinge assembly to the door.
36
Remove the small screwdriver to release the door.
37
Reposition the side cover and snap it into place.
38
Realign the top trim.
39
Rethread the upper and lower screws to secure the side cover.
40
With both hinges installed…
41
…reinstall the outer door panel…
42
…by repositioning the control panel.
43
Connect the wire connecter to the latch…
44
…then slide the outer panel onto the inner panel, making sure the lower tabs rest behind the hinges.
45
Replace all of the screws in the appropriate locations starting with the long top middle right screw.
46
Confirm that the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall…
47
…then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
48
Extend the front leveling legs if necessary.
49
Rotate the adjusting rod clockwise to extend the rear leg.
50
Rethread the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
51
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet…
52
…and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
53
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
54
Thread the water supply line elbow fitting onto the inlet valve port and tighten.
55
Realign the lower access panel…
56
…and rethread the screws to secure.
57
Turn the water supply back on…
58
…as well as the power…
59
…and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the door hinge on Electrolux dishwashers.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Electrolux
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Electrolux
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the door hinges on your dishwasher, you will need to move the appliance a few inches away from the cabinet.
2
Before you attempt this, be sure to turn off the power to the dishwasher…
3
…and shut off the water supply valve.
4
Using a phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the two mounting screws securing the lower access panel.
5
Set the panel aside.
6
Use channel-lock pliers to loosen the elbow fitting securing the water supply line to the inlet valve.
7
Fully unthread the elbow fitting – be prepared for some water to spill.
8
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer…
9
…and feed it through the cabinet.
10
Next, open the dishwasher door and unthread the two screws securing the dishwasher mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
11
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
12
Rotate the front legs clockwise to lower the front.
13
Using the phillips-head screwdriver, rotate the rear leg adjusting rod counter-clockwise to lower the rear of the dishwasher.
14
Now gently pull the dishwasher a few inches away from the cabinet.
15
Open the dishwasher door and unthread all of the screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
16
Note the length of each screw and its location on the inner door panel.
17
Remove the top middle right screw last.
18
Slide the outer door panel up to detach.
19
Lift off the control panel and you can fully remove the outer panel.
20
Disconnect the wire connecter from the door latch so you can rest the control panel on the floor.
21
Both door hinges can be replaced in the same way.
22
Unthread the upper and lower screws securing the side cover.
23
Detach the top trim…
24
…then use a small flat-head screwdriver to release the tabs to fully remove the side cover.
25
Partially open the door and insert a small screwdriver into the lower hinge hole to help keep the door propped open.
26
Now unthread the two screws securing the hinge assembly to the door.
27
Remove the support rod from the hinge assembly…and detach the grounding wire when replacing the right-side hinge.
28
Next, unthread the two screws securing the hinge assembly to the frame.
29
You can now remove the old hinge assembly.
30
Install a new door hinge assembly…
31
…by aligning it on the frame.
32
Thread the screws to secure.
33
Insert the support rod into the hinge and attach the grounding wire if applicable.
34
Insert the small screwdriver into the lower hole to help keep the hinge propped open…
35
…then thread the screws to secure the hinge assembly to the door.
36
Remove the small screwdriver to release the door.
37
Reposition the side cover and snap it into place.
38
Realign the top trim.
39
Rethread the upper and lower screws to secure the side cover.
40
With both hinges installed…
41
…reinstall the outer door panel…
42
…by repositioning the control panel.
43
Connect the wire connecter to the latch…
44
…then slide the outer panel onto the inner panel, making sure the lower tabs rest behind the hinges.
45
Replace all of the screws in the appropriate locations starting with the long top middle right screw.
46
Confirm that the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall…
47
…then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
48
Extend the front leveling legs if necessary.
49
Rotate the adjusting rod clockwise to extend the rear leg.
50
Rethread the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
51
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet…
52
…and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
53
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
54
Thread the water supply line elbow fitting onto the inlet valve port and tighten.
55
Realign the lower access panel…
56
…and rethread the screws to secure.
57
Turn the water supply back on…
58
…as well as the power…
59
…and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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