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Hotpoint Dishwasher won't latch
If your Hotpoint dishwasher door won't latch, start with the parts most likely to throw the door out of position. A damaged door hinge is the top cause, since even a slightly bent hinge can keep the door from lining up with the latch. Next, check the door seal or gasket. If the seal is misaligned or not fully seated in its track, the dishwasher door latch may not catch. After that, inspect the door spring and door cable. When either one breaks, the door can feel heavy or drop too fast, putting extra strain on the hinge and making the dishwasher door won't latch problem worse. Then look closely at the door latch itself and the door strike, because if either part is cracked, worn, or broken, the latch is not repairable and will need to be replaced. If your dishwasher door latch not catching or your dishwasher won't latch at all, enter your Hotpoint model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement door hinge, door seal, door spring, door cable, door latch, or door strike for your specific dishwasher.
01 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Why won't my Hotpoint dishwasher door latch?
My Hotpoint dishwasher door feels heavy and won't catch. What should I check first?
Can a bad door seal keep a Hotpoint dishwasher door from latching?
How do I know if the door latch or door strike is bad on my Hotpoint dishwasher?
How do I find the right door latch, hinge, spring, or seal for my Hotpoint dishwasher?
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