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5-26 16021814 Rev. 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company
Door Hinge and Support
Removal
1. Disconnect power to the machine.
2. Remove the Outer Door Panel. (See paragraph Outer
Door Panel removal).
3. Remove Dishwasher from cabinets.
Service and Disassembly Procedures
!
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge
capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be
connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
7. Remove 4 screws securing Control Panel to Outer
Door.
8. Remove 4 screws securing Outer Door to Door
Hinges. (2 each side).
9. Slide Outer Door off of Door Hinges.
4. Disconnect Cable Link from Hinge. (See warning
above).
5. Lift Hinge out of Hinge Support.
6. Remove 2 attachment screws if replacing hinge
support.
Door Spring
The Door Springs provide a counter balance to the weight
of the door.
The Door Spring position is preset by model at the factory.
If possible note the position of the spring. This may be
determined by wear marks. Door Spring adjustment
Brackets are located on the lower right and left side of the
Dishwasher. Spring tension is achieved by positioning the
spring in the slots provided. The higher position increases
spring tension.
Do not remove Door Prop until tension is relieved from
door spring.
WARNING
!
NOTE: Always point spring hooks toward the Dishwasher.