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Amana Dishwasher door not opening/closing properly
If your Amana dishwasher door is not opening or closing properly, the problem is usually mechanical, not electronic. The most likely cause is a damaged door hinge or hinge assembly. If a hinge is bent, worn, or broken, the dishwasher door may rub, sit crooked, or fail to close the way it should. Next, check the door strike, since a broken or misaligned strike can keep the latch from engaging. Another common cause is the dishwasher being out of position. If the leveling legs are adjusted too high, the door can hit the cabinet or countertop and make the dishwasher door not closing properly or hard to open. After that, inspect the door latch for damage, since a broken latch can also cause a dishwasher door hinge problem to seem worse than it is. In less common cases, a damaged leveling leg can leave the unit unbalanced and affect door movement. RepairClinic.com makes it easy to fix an Amana dishwasher door not closing or opening right by letting you enter your model number to find the exact replacement door hinge, door strike, door latch, or leveling leg for your specific dishwasher.
01 - Amana 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 - Amana Dishwasher 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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03 - Amana 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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04 - Leveling legs adjusted too high
The leveling legs on the dishwasher will need to be lowered so the door will not hit the cabinet or mounting screws. If the door is rubbing on the countertop, it will be difficult to open and shut the door. Remove the lower panel and use a wrench to adjust the leveling legs.
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05 - Amana 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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06 - Amana Dishwasher Leveling Leg
A damaged leveling leg could cause the dishwasher to be unbalanced, resulting in the door not opening or closing properly. Inspect the leveling legs to confirm they are adjusted properly and not damaged. A damaged leg will need to be replaced.
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