How to change a door spring on an Indesit intergrated Dishwasher

How to change a door spring on an Indesit intergrated Dishwasher
Safety First:Remove the Plug from the Mains Socket
Tools required:Phillips Screwdriver & 4mm Hex Key
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
Remove the spring from the Adjustment wire
Spring removed
Take the new Door Spring from its package ensuring its correct for the appliance
Fit the new door spring to the spring adjustment wire
Grip the new door spring & push downwards to hook onto the door hinge
New door spring in place on the door hinge
Slide the spring protector over the new 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.