How to change a door hinge on an Indesit Dishwasher
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How to change a door hinge on an Indesit 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
- 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
- Locate the spring wire adjuster on top of the appliance
- Using the 4mm hex key release the tension on the spring adjustment wire
- 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
- Unclip the door hinge from the door
- Using the flat head screwdriver release the retaining washer
- Remove the retaining washer from the hinge pin
- Washer removed
- Grip the door hinge and pull towards you
- Remove the door hinge
- Door hinge removed
- Take the new door hinge from its package ensuring its correct for the appliance
- Fit the new door hinge onto the appliance
- Push the new door hinge all the way onto the hinge pin
- Fit the retaining washer onto the hinge pin
- Using the pliers push the retaining washer firmly onto the hinge pin
- Clip the new door hinge onto the door
- New 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
- Using the 4mm hex key readjust the tension on the spring adjustment wire
- Spring wire readjusted
- Replace the Side Panel
- Using the phillips screwdriver replace 2 screws to the side panel
- Replace further screws to the side panel
- Replace 2 further screws to the side panel
- Replace further screws to the side panel
- Replace further screws to the side panel behind the rubber edge cover
- Replace further screws to the side panel behind the rubber edge cover
- Replace further screws to the side panel
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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.
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