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Dishwasher Door Won't Open

The part(s) or condition(s) listed below for the symptom Dishwasher door won't open are ordered from most likely to least likely to occur. Check or test each item, starting with the items at the top of the page.

Most Frequent Causes for Dishwasher door won't open

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Cause 1Door 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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Cause 2Hinge

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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Cause 3Door 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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Cause 4Leveling 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.?

Cause 5Door 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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