I ve seen the general parts diagram for this model on your site but it doesn t show the correct positioning for the spring.
Whirlpool dishwasher detergent door spring.
1 put the spring and pin on the detergent door with the spring coiled so the top side of the coils point back toward the detergent cup 2 snap the pin back into its slots with the spring s square center tab toward the matching base in the dishwasher door 3 gently lift one side of the pin up again so you have room to use a small screwdriver to push the free end of the spring into the detergent lid then press the pin back in 4.
I can pop the door back on but now there is no tension so it won t open automatically.
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Read the manual to see if your dishwasher releases detergent via a bi metal release which depends on electrical current to release the catch on the detergent dispenser.
If your dishwasher will not dispense detergent there is a door latch failure the dishes are not cleaning properly or there is leaking then this kit can be the solution to your symptoms.
What i finally figured out to reassemble that worked.
Once removed flip the interior cover over and remove the plastic cover which protects the detergent assembly.
The interior of the dishwasher door has to be removed 8 screws.
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Depending on the age of your dishwasher fixing a dishwasher detergent s dispenser door may require replacing the entire detergent dispenser module or it could be as simple as replacing a spring.
If your soap door or rinse aid door have become too old to work or due to certain conditions they are no longer working properly whirlpool has a replacement.
You will see the two tabs where the spring attaches on the lower detergent dispenser actuator assembly.
Read our installation guide for installing the door spring tension correctly.
Install the new spring and the protective cover.
One side of the plastic door popped off and the spring moved.
Bi metal releases are more common on older model dishwashers.
Repair your whirlpool dishwasher spring for less.
What is the correct position for the spring.