If your Ikea dishwasher door is not opening or closing properly, start with the parts most likely to cause the problem: the door hinge or hinge assembly. A bent, worn, or broken hinge can throw the door out of alignment so it rubs, won’t shut smoothly, or won’t latch. Next, check the door strike, since a damaged strike can keep the latch from catching, then inspect the door latch itself for cracks or wear. If the door is rubbing on the cabinet or countertop, the dishwasher may be sitting too high, so inspect and adjust the leveling legs. A damaged leveling leg can also leave the unit unbalanced and make the dishwasher door not closing issue worse. This kind of dishwasher door hinge problem can look like a latch failure, so it helps to inspect each part closely before ordering. On RepairClinic.com, you can enter your model number to find the exact Ikea door hinge, door strike, door latch, or leveling leg that fits your specific dishwasher.
01 - Ikea 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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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.
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.
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 - Ikea 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.
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.