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KDI 17- door spring repair? |
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Post# 704995 , Reply# 1   9/23/2013 at 20:01 (3,838 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR)   |   | |
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It's really very simple. I can't find the part number for replacement springs but I'm sure someone on here can provide them and I bet you'll find them on eBay. I found a set for one of my KA machines.
This doc shows how to adjust them and I wonder if maybe one came loose or something. Maybe this will help you locate where they are and determine if they can still be used or need to be replaced. |
Post# 705084 , Reply# 2   9/24/2013 at 08:42 (3,838 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL)   |   | |
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I responded to this question with nearly the same diagram but as I was attaching the pics, my internet went down on me and it never got posted.Here we are, today, and you took care of it! Steve |
Post# 705086 , Reply# 3   9/24/2013 at 09:11 (3,838 days old) by petes99 ()   |   | |
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Hi guys, Thanks for the diagram - definitely handy! I guess I need to back up a step though - how do I access the springs in the first place? Sorry! pete |
Post# 705141 , Reply# 4   9/24/2013 at 15:55 (3,838 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL)   |   | |
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start with the removal of the lower panel Hope the pics come out! |
Post# 705142 , Reply# 5   9/24/2013 at 15:57 (3,838 days old) by stevet (West Melbourne, FL)   |   | |
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on each side of the door. They attach to the hinges and then the bracket on the frame |
Post# 706532 , Reply# 6   10/1/2013 at 08:31 (3,831 days old) by petes99 ()   |   | |
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MUCH appreciated Steve!! I'll take a stab at this and let you know what I find. The previous owner was great about keeping manuals - but this is the ONE I could not find :( |
Post# 706558 , Reply# 8   10/1/2013 at 10:56 (3,831 days old) by danemodsandy (The Bramford, Apt. 7-E)   |   | |
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Springs are of various weights, different strengths, etc. You might get lucky and find one that works perfectly. Then again, you might not be so lucky.
Your best bet for proper functioning of your dishwasher is to replace with the exact part if it is available at all. You only have to have a KitchenAid dishwasher door fall against your legs once to appreciate how heavy and solid it is. |