Stoves 27 in. DW60 Built-in Dishwasher Logo
Posted on Nov 15, 2009
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

I want to fit a wooden door to a intagrated dishwasher stoves

1 Answer

poisnscorp

Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Novelist:

An expert who has written 50 answers of more than 400 characters.

Governor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 20 times.

  • Expert 111 Answers
  • Posted on Nov 15, 2009
poisnscorp
Expert
Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Novelist:

An expert who has written 50 answers of more than 400 characters.

Governor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 20 times.

Joined: Nov 11, 2009
Answers
111
Questions
0
Helped
54426
Points
377

If your dishwasheri want to fit a wooden door to a intagrated - mag-glass_10x10.gif door is not closing properly or has developed a leak, it may be time to replace the entire door assembly. Some other signs of a defective door include sagging, difficulty pulling the door back up into a closed position and a door that feels heavier as it drops open. Replacing a dishwasher door is not that hard, but includes several springs and hinges that must be aligned correctly or the door will not fit correctly in the opening.

  1. tep 1 Unplug the dishwasher and shut off the water before attempting to remove any parts. If you cannot reach the electrical outlet, you can turn off the breaker switch that controls the electricity for the kitchen. Remove the drain hose that runs from the dishwasher unit to the sink drain.
  2. Step 2 Pull the dishwasher out from the cabinet until you have clear access to the side of the unit. Ask a friend for help with this part if the unit is too heavy for you to slide out without straining your back.
  3. Step 3 Check your dishwasher's owner's manual to find out exactly how the outer door panels are removed. Some models have a two-panel door where the control panel must be removed before the lower panel will come off. Otherwise, the door panel should be one solid piece or a two-piece assembly that allows the lower section to be removed separately to access the springs and hinges.
  4. Step 4 Remove the springs at the bottom of the door. Depending on the type of dishwasher you have, there may be a tension adjustment dial or simply a series of holes at different distances from the edge of the unit. If you have a tension controller, adjust it to a loose setting to make it easier to remove the door springs. Unhook the door springs from the hinge plate. Some dishwashersmag-glass_10x10.gif may have a cable and pulley system attached to the door springs. Check your owner's manual for removal instructions if this is the case with your model.
  5. Step 5 Use pliers to gently pull back on the door hinge plate's tab until the slot opens for the hinge pin to come out. Take out the screws holding the door hinge plate onto the front of the door panel. Hold onto the door assembly while gradually opening the door. Once the door drops down, you should be able to remove it by sliding the door off the hinge pinAlways wear safety glasses when working with the springs and hinges involved with a dishwasher door assembly. These items can fly off at high speed and cause serious injury to the eye.

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

New AEG dishwasher wont fit in existing space that housed our old Favorit 44050 VI

The space underneath the dishwasher, or cabinets, is referred to as the kick space. It is where your toes fit under the edge of a counter and they are typical of cabinets and dishwashers alike. You should not expect a wood trim piece to fit underneath the dishwasher and not all dishwashers will accommodate one. It is fair to say that all dishwashers will come complete with a trim piece to cover this area, since some have venting and others do not; some have a door that extends down further and some do not. Generally speaking the variation people concern themselves with is in dishwasher's width and not in the door configuration. So having said and in consideration of your (assumed) desire to retain the wood trim, I suggest you retool the wood trim piece to work/fit with the dishwasher you decide you want. This is what I did rather than use the provided black metal panel. I have attached photos.
d8c6be34-1c2a-482c-8f06-f609e72b619c.jpg 9cc1da12-62a1-4b9c-9bc2-5a2b06e4845b.jpg
0helpful
1answer

Stoves dishwasher leaking from the door

Check the latch at the top, this can be adjusted to seat the door better against the seal, another couple of places they can leak is around the powder dispenser in the door and also check the door seal for nicks or splits.
0helpful
1answer

Stupid neff semi integrated dishwasher is doin my head in... it's about 10 years old and the wooden panel fell off.... the 2 plastic parts at the top where the screws go into are stuck in the door.. do i...

Hello,W/D here.

Almost everything that is attached to the doors is fitted from inside the door panel. You'll need to remove the inner door to get at the parts. The screws are around the inner edges and the top; not all are of the same length. Make notes if necessary when removing so they go back in the same place upon reassembly. One easy way is to mark the outline of the ends of any screws that are different on a piece of paper, showing where they came from (eg, 2 lines on a piece of paper, 2 inches apart, which is the ends of the screw, showing that they came from either side of the lock, etc.)
Best regards, --W/D--
Feb 10, 2011 • Dishwashers
0helpful
1answer

Our Hotpoint Aquarius Dishwasher BF11, built into the kitchen units is leaking steam from the door ( and starting to cause the wooden floor to bend ). Can I get a door seal for this model ? It's probably...

you gotta send the full model number,open the door and look at the very front of dw where the door closes into the machine,usually the tag is on the left side at 9 oclock,first are you positive that's where it's leaking remove the bottom kick panel and see if the motor or anything isn't leaking there too.if it is the door gasket it's an easy fix
0helpful
1answer

Dishwasher cupboard front

typically there is a metal trim around the wooden front. on the sides of the dishwasher door you will see some small screws. remove those screws and the wooden panel can be easily removed.
Feb 14, 2009 • Dishwashers
0helpful
3answers

Bosch SGVV53E03GB/55 cannot get panel door off

I have an SGV53E23 so don't know if this will help. My door is screwed but also held in place by 2 double sided sticky pads about half way down. They stick like the proverbial so try easing the door off one side at a time and look down to see if you can see any sticky pads. If so firm but gentle easing will get the baby off.
Not finding what you are looking for?

690 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Stoves Dishwashers Experts

Mike Cairns
Mike Cairns

Level 3 Expert

3054 Answers

ADMIN Eric
ADMIN Eric

Level 3 Expert

39381 Answers

ADMIN Andrew
ADMIN Andrew

Level 3 Expert

66921 Answers

Are you a Stoves Dishwasher Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...