How to change a door hinge assembly on an Indesit Integrated Dishwasher

How to change a door hinge assembly on an Indesit Integrated Dishwasher
Safety First:Remove the Plug from the Mains Socket
Tools required:Phillips Screwdriver & 4mm Hex Key
Flat screwdriver & a pair of pliers
Indesit DI620 Integrated Dishwasher
Open the door & remove the door panel retaining screws
Remove the door panel retaining screws on both sides
Remove the door panel
Door panel removed
Using the phillips screwdriver remove the side panel retaining screws
Open the door & remove the screws behind the rubber edge cover
Remove the screws behind the rubber edge cover
Remove further screws to the side panel
Remove 2 further screws to the side panel
Remove further screws to the side panel
Remove 2 further screws to the side panel
Remove the Side Panel & repeat on the other side
With the door closed locate the lower door seal
Remove the lower door seal retaining springs
Remove the lower door seal from the appliance casing
Locate the spring wire adjuster on top of the appliance
Using the 4mm hex key release the tension on the spring adjustment wire
Release the tension on the spring adjustment wire on the other side
Spring wire adjuster released
Grip the plastic spring protector and slide it upwards to expose the spring
The spring is now exposed connected to the door hinge
With the door in the closed position grip the spring & push downwards to unhook
Spring unhooked from the door hinge now repeat on the other side
Unclip the door hinge from the door on both sides
Using a flat head screwdriver release the door hinge pin retaining washer
Remove the door hinge pin retaining washer
Push the door hinge pin out
Grip the door hinge pin and remove it
Door hinge pin removed now repeat on the other side
Locate the hinge assembly retaining bolt securing the earth wire
Remove the hinge assembly retaining bolt securing the earth wire first
Remove the remaining hinge assembly retaining bolts on both sides
Hinge assembly bolts removed
Remove the hinge assembly
Hinge assembly removed
Take the hinge assembly from its package ensuring its correct for the appliance
Fit the new hinge assembly to the door
Using the phillips screwdriver replace the hinge assembly retaining bolts
Fit the remaining bolt securing the earth wire
Tighten all of the hinge assembly bolts securely
Relocate the door onto the appliance and install the door hinge pin
Install the door hinge pin on the other side
Replace the door hinge pin retaining washer
Using a pair of pliers squeeze the washer into place
Clip the door hinge onto the door on both sides
Hinge in place
Grip the door spring & push downwards to hook onto the door hinge
Door spring in place on the door hinge
Slide the spring protector over the door spring now repeat on the other side
Using the 4mm hex key readjust the tension on the spring adjustment wire
Readjust the tension on the spring adjustment wire on the other side
Spring wire readjusted
Fit the new lower door seal onto the appliance casing
Feed the lower door seal all the way along the appliance casing
Refit the lower door seal retaining clips
Push the lower door seal retaining clips into position
Lower door seal retaining clips in place
Replace the side panels on both sides
Using the phillips screwdriver replace 2 screws to the side panels
Replace further screws to the side panels
Replace 2 further screws to the side panels
Replace further screws to the side panels
Replace further screws to the side panels behind the rubber edge cover
Replace further screws to the side panels behind the rubber edge cover
Replace further screws to the side panels
Replace the door panel
Open the door & replace the door panel retaining screws
Replace the door panel retaining screws on both sides

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Disclaimer: The information provided has been prepared as a guide only and the steps taken are likely to vary for different appliance models. We strongly recommend using a qualified engineer to undertake major repairs and fault finding.