The softening will allow you to insert the gasket more easily into the groove. To remove the gasket, simply grip the gasket with pliers and firmly pull it from the groove.Īfter purchasing a new gasket at your local appliances repair shop, immerse the gasket in hot water for several minutes to soften it. If you need to replace the gasket, first remove the old gasket, which is held in a narrow groove in the door. If it doesn’t, this may be the cause of the leaking. Step 5 - Check the Door AlignmentĮxamine the door of your dishwasher to determine if it fits properly in the door gasket. To determine if split spray arms are the cause of leaks, start the dishwasher, open it and check both ends of the spray arms for openings or cracks.
When this happens, pressure forces the water onto the door and through the gasket. Sometimes the plastic wash arms of a dishwasher, because of wear, begin splitting at the seams. If, when examining the gasket, you find that it has become rigid and cracked, you should replace it. The door seal assists in preventing water leakage but often becomes brittle, shrinks, or tears from wear. Sometimes water leakage occurs because of corrosion on the gasket of the door seal. If possible, use a carpenter's level to make sure the dishwasher itself is level. Step 2 - Make Sure the Dishwasher is LevelĮxamine your dishwasher to make sure that all four legs of the dishwasher rest firmly on the floor. If one of these things seems to be the cause behind your leak, you may not need any dishwasher repairs. You might identify this as the cause if you notice that the leaking water is sudsy or if you notice water spilling through the door vent. Avoid rinsing off your dishes with this kind of detergent before loading them into the dishwasher.Īnother simple cause may be loading dishes incorrectly into the washer. Be careful to avoid adding more detergent than is recommended for your dishwasher, and never use the liquid detergent designed to wash dishes in the sink.
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