Door Hinge / Spring Problems, Whirlpool DW621/2BR

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  • July 3, 2012 at 11:14 pm #70284
    Ermogs
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    This old dishwasher has given sterling service for 19 years and still cleans dishes great. However, there was an almighty bang the other day and the door went limp and I suspect the RH spring. The hinge on the same side also seems a bit iffy.

    As far as I can see, the only inspection panel is the kick plate. Could you please confirm that the above items are accessible through the kick plate and that spares are available?

    Many thanks for your help / comments re the diy of the job.

    Ernie

    July 4, 2012 at 6:52 am #377696
    Dales-Electronic
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    Re: Door Hinge / Spring Problems, Whirlpool DW621/2BR

    I’m not familiar with this particular model but usually with dishwashers you have to take the side panels off to access the springs. You may also find that the door tensioning cable has snapped. Hope that helps

    July 4, 2012 at 10:31 am #377697
    Ermogs
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    Re: Door Hinge / Spring Problems, Whirlpool DW621/2BR

    Hi, Thanks for that, but it doesn’t look like the side panels detach on this one and I simply wanted to confirm that the way in to do the hinges was through the lower kick plates. Certainly from an on-line video, the springs are done this way.

    Thanks,


    Ernie

    July 4, 2012 at 5:35 pm #377698
    johnmac11
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    Re: Door Hinge / Spring Problems, Whirlpool DW621/2BR

    The usual part to go on these is the plastic connector between the hinge and the spring, part has been obsolete for a few years now.

    John

    July 4, 2012 at 10:43 pm #377699
    Ermogs
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    Re: Door Hinge / Spring Problems, Whirlpool DW621/2BR

    Thanks, John, Looks like it might have to be a new DW after all! I had been hopeful of a few more years. Anyway will have a look tomorrow and report back.

    Ernie

    July 16, 2012 at 4:32 pm #377700
    Ermogs
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    Re: Door Hinge / Spring Problems, Whirlpool DW621/2BR

    Just an update on this problem…..

    UK White Goods had a replacement RH Spring connector in stock and for anybody else who needs to replace one of these, I thought a few notes might be helpful as the job is not too straight-rorward.

    First of all, disconnect and isolate the power. Mine is a semi-built in DW, so remove the outer door by undoing 4 screws, and loosening the screws that secure the control panel. It is not necessary to remove this. The door panel removes downwards. Now undo the 6 screws securing the kick-plate and remove. With door closed, it should be possible to see the broken connector and spring on the RHS in the bottom.

    At this point it should be clear that access to replace the spring connector is difficult, so I pulled the machine out so that I could get access to the rear and there I unlooped the spring.

    I then assembled the spring to the new connector and, to prevent it slipping off, I secured it with a bit of insulation tape. I then looped a bit of stiff wire to the back end of the spring and secured that with a bit of insulation tape. Working from the front with the door closed, I pushed the wire through and out of the back of the machine, and then looped the new connector to the hinge. Keeping everything tight, I then pulled the wire with the spring attached through the back of the machine and secured it. A word of warning, though, watch your fingers as the spring is strong and if it lets go it could be nasty.

    Now disconnect the loop of wire, reassemble and the jobs done!

    Hope this helps anybody else with a similar problem.

    Ernie

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