Maytag Dishwasher Door Adjustment

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Maytag dishwasher door adjustment. Maytag dishwasher won t latch. The latch serves two purposes. First remove the securing fasteners for the inner door panel. Screw adjusting bracket no longer available.

When the dishwasher door latch does not operate as it should your machine will not run this can be a major annoyance but should also be an easy thing to repair. Unhook the spring from the rear leg of the dishwasher. To change door spring tension use a 1 4 hex nut driver to either loosen or tighten a single screw located on each door spring adjustment bracket. With a 5 16 nut driver or hex socket remove the screw from the tensioner.

You will need to adjust the dishwasher door latch to fix the door if it will not close. The doors can be opened and closed either separately or together. Inspect the door hinges for damage. How to adjust a dishwasher door.

The first is to pull the door tight and keep it closed to prevent water leaks. The second is to activate the safety switch. Adjusting the latch assembly is a straight forward process on most models of dishwashers. For door adjustment with the access panel removed.

When the door is open it should be horizontal to your floor so when you pull your bottom rack. The hinges on the dishwasher allow you to raise and lower the door. If the door catch is not aligned properly adjust it as necessary. Fig ni.

7 56 add to cart. The door latch can come out of alignment from use. 10 this black water deflector is sold individually. If the door hinges are damaged the door won t be able to latch properly.

If the door catch is broken replace it. The spring adjustment brackets are located on either side of the dishwasher frame. It is used to keep water away from the dishwasher door.