Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKenmore Dishwasher Door Spring Replacement #154430501

Kenmore Dishwasher Door Spring Replacement #154430501

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the door spring on Kenmore dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the spring is if the door will not open or close properly.

All of the information in this door spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore

Tools used: phillips head screwdriver

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace a door spring on your dishwasher be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
2
Using a phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the mounting screws securing the lower access panels.
3
Set both panels aside.
4
Reach under the dishwasher and detach the hinge link securing the spring you’re replacing.
5
Remove the hinge link.
6
Note the hole in the frame the old spring is hooked into then unhook the spring.
7
Install the new door spring by hooking the short end of the spring in the appropriate hole in the frame.
8
Attach the hinge link to the long end of the spring with the link divider slanted forward.
9
Hook the link onto the door hinge.
10
Realign both lower access panels and replace the screws to secure.
11
With the repair completed turn the power back on and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the door spring on Kenmore dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the spring is if the door will not open or close properly.

All of the information in this door spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore

Tools used: phillips head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace a door spring on your dishwasher be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
2
Using a phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the mounting screws securing the lower access panels.
3
Set both panels aside.
4
Reach under the dishwasher and detach the hinge link securing the spring you’re replacing.
5
Remove the hinge link.
6
Note the hole in the frame the old spring is hooked into then unhook the spring.
7
Install the new door spring by hooking the short end of the spring in the appropriate hole in the frame.
8
Attach the hinge link to the long end of the spring with the link divider slanted forward.
9
Hook the link onto the door hinge.
10
Realign both lower access panels and replace the screws to secure.
11
With the repair completed turn the power back on and your dishwasher should be ready for use.

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