Smeg Dishwasher spring fit – DI612A

[grooster]

Hi all,

Is there an easy way to fit door springs to this machine. They are the springs with the loops at each end, to presumably put a tensioning wire in to fit them.
I really, really struggle doing this on my own, especially with the brilliantly designed razor edges. I usually look like I’ve been in a fight with a couple of cats when i’m finished.

Any help would be appreciated.

Nick

[grooster]

Re: Smeg Dishwasher spring fit – DI612A

Can anybody help?
Please!!!!

[eastlmark]

Re: Smeg Dishwasher spring fit – DI612A

well, smeg uk have a tool they rent out to agents…….

but they also suggest this method:

I find the following works,
reverse the spring for starters so the loop in the spring is at the top. Push out the 2 plastic covers (if fitted) for the screw holes in the side of the cabinet so you should now have a hole on each side. Take a long but strong screwdriver that will fit through the loop in the spring and then poke the end of the screwdriver into the hole in the cabinet to use it as a pivot point. (Leave the door shut) Lift the screwdriver upwards while placing a foot on the base of the dishwasher to stop it lifting and it usually slides up the screwdriver shaft and will be easy to hook it onto the top hook. Obviously back off any adjusters (if fitted) to make the stretch as little as possible.
Wear gloves and eye protection and don’t take on more than one job that day, you arms will ache like hell!

[grooster]

Re: Smeg Dishwasher spring fit – DI612A

Many thanks for the info. I actually went to the job today and managed it, doing something pretty similar. I used my long handle screwdriver,through the top loop of the spring and anchored it in, using the indentation just under the adjuster and prised it up that way. I know I’ve struggled in the past and usually get another engineer to help with it, but he’s on holiday, so I had to figure something else out.
This worked a treat in minutes, god knows why I haven’t figured this out beforehand. My hands would be all the better for it.

Thanks again

Nick

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