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Frigidaire Dishwasher won't latch
If your Frigidaire dishwasher won't latch, start with the parts most likely to throw the door out of position. A bent or broken door hinge is the top cause, since even slight hinge damage can keep the door from lining up with the latch. Next, check the door seal to make sure it is fully seated and not misaligned, because a shifted seal can keep the door from closing far enough to catch. After that, inspect the door spring and door cable. If the door feels heavy or drops open fast, one of those parts may be broken and putting extra strain on the hinge. Then look at the door latch and door strike for cracks, wear, or obvious damage. When a Frigidaire dishwasher door won't latch, the issue is usually mechanical, not electronic, and these are the parts to inspect first. If your dishwasher door won't latch or the dishwasher latch is not catching, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact Frigidaire replacement part for your machine, whether you need a door hinge, door seal, door spring, door cable, door latch, or door strike.
01 - Frigidaire Dishwasher Door Hinge
If the door hinges are damaged, the door won’t be able to latch properly. Inspect the door hinges for damage. If a hinge is bent or broken, replace it.
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02 - Frigidaire Dishwasher Door Seal
A dishwasher door having trouble latching could be caused by a damaged or misaligned door seak. Confirm the seal is fully seated in its track and replace if necessary.
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03 - Frigidaire Dishwasher Door Spring
A dishwasher door spring is attached to a cable to prevent the door from dropping down when opened and to allow the door to be more easily closed and latched. If the door feels heavy when opened or falls quickly, a broken door spring or cable is likely the cause. If the damaged component is not replaced, the strain on the door hinge can lead to hinge failure which can result in the door not latching properly. It is recommended to replace both door springs at the same time to reduce uneven wear.
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04 - Frigidaire Dishwasher Door Latch
Inspect the door latch assembly for damage. If the door latch is broken, replace it. The door latch is not repairable—if it is broken, you must replace it.
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05 - Frigidaire Dishwasher Door Cable
A dishwasher door cable is attached to a spring to prevent the door from dropping down when opened and to allow the door to be more easily closed and latched. If the door feels heavy when opened or falls quickly, a broken door cable or spring is likely the cause. If the damaged component is not replaced, the strain on the door hinge can lead to hinge failure which can result in the door not latching properly. It is recommended to replace both door cables at the same time to reduce uneven wear.
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06 - Frigidaire Dishwasher Door Strike
Inspect the door strike assembly for damage. If the door strike is broken, replace it. The door strike is not repairable—if it is broken, you must replace it.
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