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White-Westinghouse Dishwasher door not opening/closing properly
If your White-Westinghouse dishwasher door is not closing properly, won’t open smoothly, or seems to rub and bind, the most likely problem is a damaged door hinge. Bent or broken hinges can throw the whole door out of alignment, making it hard to shut, latch, or open. Next, check the door strike, since a cracked or worn strike can keep the latch from lining up correctly. Another common cause is the dishwasher sitting too high. If the leveling legs are adjusted too far up, the door may hit the countertop, cabinet, or mounting screws, which can make a dishwasher door not closing feel like a latch issue when it is really an installation or height problem. After that, inspect the door latch itself for visible damage or wear, and then look at the leveling leg condition if the machine seems unbalanced. For a White-Westinghouse dishwasher door hinge, door strike, door latch, or leveling leg replacement, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact part that fits your specific dishwasher.
01 - White-Westinghouse 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 - White-Westinghouse 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 - White-Westinghouse 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.
Common
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 - White-Westinghouse 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.
Common
06 - White-Westinghouse 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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