Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - Dishwasher door won't close
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AngieL
04-06-04, 01:05 PM
I have a Maytag built-in dishwasher that is about 5 years old. I opened it to unload it and went to close the door, but it won't close. It feels like the right side of the door has shifted or fallen off some sort of track. Can you tell me how to check to see what is wrong? Thank you!
Sharp Advice
04-06-04, 01:48 PM
Hello: AngieL
Most likely the right side door hinge is broken, bent and or somehow damaged. Removal of the door is required to inspect for any and all potentially damged or broken parts.
If the machine has a lower kick panel, removing it should or may allow access. If not, entire machine has to be pulled out to expose the sides where the brackets and hinges are.
Be sure to turn off the electrical power or unplug the dryer first. Than insure the water and water dischrage lines are removed prior to attempting to pull the machine out.
Additional Help and Suggestions:
Read the manufacturers online web site for problem solving methods, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair procedures, pictorials, downloadable repair manuals, etc which may be available online.
Search the manufacturers web site for a downloadable version of the owners or service manual. The file will be a pdf file opened with Adobe, which also needs to be downloaded first but worth having once obtained.
Retail appliance parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be. Bring the make, model and serial numbers. Appliance part stores and dealers are listed in the phone book.
Check back on your question several more times. Other members posting replies in this forum topic may offer you additional advice, ideas, suggestions, test and or repair methods.
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Most likely the right side door hinge is broken, bent and or somehow damaged. Removal of the door is required to inspect for any and all potentially damged or broken parts.
If the machine has a lower kick panel, removing it should or may allow access. If not, entire machine has to be pulled out to expose the sides where the brackets and hinges are.
Be sure to turn off the electrical power or unplug the dryer first. Than insure the water and water dischrage lines are removed prior to attempting to pull the machine out.
Additional Help and Suggestions:
Read the manufacturers online web site for problem solving methods, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair procedures, pictorials, downloadable repair manuals, etc which may be available online.
Search the manufacturers web site for a downloadable version of the owners or service manual. The file will be a pdf file opened with Adobe, which also needs to be downloaded first but worth having once obtained.
Retail appliance parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be. Bring the make, model and serial numbers. Appliance part stores and dealers are listed in the phone book.
Check back on your question several more times. Other members posting replies in this forum topic may offer you additional advice, ideas, suggestions, test and or repair methods.
Use the reply button to add additional information or questions. Using this method moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically.
Regards & Good Luck. (Helping out in this forum topic)
Sharp Advice. TCB4U2B2B Business Management Services. Web Site Host, Forums Monitor & Multiple Topics Moderator. Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
Personal Reminder:
Buckle Up & Drive Safely.
"The Life You Save, May Be Your Own."