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Anonymous Posted on Oct 02, 2011

How do i adjust the back foot on hotpoint lft114 dishwasher it doesnt unscrew like the front two feet so i can level machine

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If you look at the front of the dishwasher, below the door, you will see a red hexagon shaped nut. It requires an 8mm spanner or socket. Turn it clockwise to raise the back, anti-clockwise to lower. It works best if you can lift the back at the same time to take some of the weight off the foot.

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Thanks Tobyyeld, just picked up a second hand machine and your answer was spot on.

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