door spring replacement ?

For Model 920 and 918TD dishwashers the fix is the same:
1. There are two panels, in the front of the dishwasher, that lie below the door. The uppermost panel needs to be removed before the flat fascia under it. With these two off you can replace the springs.
2. Remove the upper panel by looking for recessed holes underneath it at either end. Poking a philips #1 screwdriver up into the recesses will allow you to unscrew them. The screws are captive and will not fall out. Ignore the bolt centrally located under the door. Its for an earth wire and we won't need to touch it.
3. The upper panel will now fall off. Lie it down on the floor in front. Its a convenient receptacle for screws and springs.
4. Remove the lower panel by first pulling off the earth tab. Then slide the panel up an inch or two until it comes forward and pulls away. There are two locking clips underneath. These clip onto the underside of the washer. Friction only, no screws. They will release by pulling the panel towards you. Slide it up first then pull it towards you. Set this panel to one side.
5. You can now see the springs from the front. They may appear hard to get out and replace but it is simple.
6. There is a small screw in front of each spring which holds the side panel onto the base. Unscrew these and put them in the tray for safekeeping.
7. Stretch the spring down and pull it towards the loosened side panel. The bottom of the spring will then detach.
8. Twist and push the spring up to release it at the top. Do this for both of them. Throw them away.
9 Install new springs. The springs both have to be put in with the hook part facing inwards (so the bottom can be clipped on).
10. Attach the top of the spring first by pushing and twisting it in. Make sure its properly in before stretching the spring slightly down and clipping it over the base. Because the side panels are loose this is easy to do . Impossible otherwise.
11. Reassembly. put the flat fascia back on by pushing it in high and letting it slide down. Then push the bottom of the fascia until it clips in.
12. Push the earth lug back on.
13. Screw the upper panel back on using the recessed screws. Done.

MarkS
January 2013

Turn power off at wall then remove panel at bottom of dishwasher just below the door (1 screw either side vertical) then remove inner panel & sometimes a piece of sponge rubber. Springs can be seen on either side through a small opening. These springs do just snap off the hook quite regular. On the side with the broken spring remove the small screw holding the side panel which is located on the front edge. Pull side panel out gently until you can grab the broken spring with a long nose plier. Replace the spring. Look at the other side to see how it clips in. Replace screws & panels. Power back on.

Lincoln Appliance NZ
March 2011

remove the side panels to get access to the springs,unplug the machine first.

mm
March 2011