Dishwasher - How to replace the dishwasher detergent dispenser (1)
Issue
How to replace the dishwasher detergent dispenser
Applies to
- Dishwashers
Resolution
Refer always to your product’s user manual safety information before any repair or maintenance operation. https://www.electrolux.com/support/user-manuals/
WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Before any repair or maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
WARNING! RISK OF INJURY
Always take care when moving appliances. For heavy appliances it's safest for two persons to move it. Always use safety gloves and safety footwear. Wear safety gloves at all times to protect from cuts from sharp edges.
WARNING! RISK OF EYE INJURY
Wear safety glasses if you perform maintenance or repair work involving springs.
WARNING! RISK OF PINCHING
Wear safety glovesif you perform maintenance or repair work involving belts.
WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD
Small parts not for children under 3 years. Keep all small parts and packaging out of reach of children.
Only adults should use or install the product.
Before any maintenance operation, turn off water supply to the appliance. Always empty the appliance of all the water. Any maintenance should be carried out with the appliance standing upright. Residual water could damage electronics if the appliance is placed on any of its sides.
Make sure to use the product only for its designated purpose and verify that it is a compatible part for the intended product.
Do not use or install the product if damaged.
Please note that self-repair or nonprofessional repair can have safety consequences if not done properly and might void the warranty. Possessing the necessary know-how is essential.
HOW TO REPLACE DETERGENT DISPENSER
1. NOTE: This repair requires the decor door to be removed prior to starting the repair.
2. Open the dishwasher door.
(NOTE: Use only hand tools for this and do not over tighten during reinstall, otherwise you will snap the screw lugs on the control panel.)
3. Unscrew the screws at the top of the inside door panel. Depending on the model there are 5 or 6 screws connecting the control panel to the door.
4. ONLY FOR FULLY INTEGRATED MODELS. Using a small flat bladed screwdriver push out the pin from the center of the clip (NOTE: the pin may fall into the dishwasher door, out the bottom of the door or into the body of the dishwasher.
5. ONLY FOR FULLY INTEGRATED MODELS. NOTE: To reinstall push the clip into the dishwasher door and then use a flat blade screwdriver to carefully push the pin back into the clip.
6. Remove the six screws on either side of the inner main door body.
7. Pull the door frame towards you to remove, some models have two legs on either side of the door at the bottom that the frame hooks onto.
8. Carefully disconnect wiring connectors from the detergent dispenser. (Note: Take a photo of the wiring positioning/location before disconnecting) Be careful not to damage the connectors. Unclip the wiring from the detergent dispenser.
9. Unscrew the six screws for the detergent dispenser.
10. Press down the two retaining clips, whilst simultaneously pushing the detergent dispenser forward into the machine to release the detergent dispenser.
11. When assembling, repeat steps in reverse order.