Bosch dishwashers have been designed to give space for organizing kitchen utensils after cleaning them effectively. The Bosch dishwashers save energy, water and are reliable. Despite its advantages, the Bosch dishwasher door is posed to be damaged. For instance, the door keeps popping open even after trying to close it firmly.
Several reasons can make your Bosch dishwasher door keep popping out, such as damaged door latch, the door hinges are damaged, improperly positioned racks, etc. to fix the dishwasher’s door, ensure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully to avoid damaging the door further. Also, check the dishwasher door frequently to ensure that it is in a good state.
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Reasons why Bosch dishwasher door keeps popping open and how to fix the problems
1. Broken Bosch dishwasher door latch
The main reason why your dishwasher door won’t stay closed is that the door latch has been broken or completely damaged. The only way of troubleshooting the broken latch problem is by replacing it with a new one.
Buy a dishwasher door latch that suits your dishwasher. Secondly, ensure you buy a latch stated in the manufacturer’s manual to avoid damaging the whole door of your dishwasher. Also, buy a high-quality latch that cannot be damaged easily. If you can’t fix the door latch on your own, consult a professional to help you troubleshoot the door problem.
2. Poorly arranged racks
Check the dishwasher racks to see if they are correctly positioned inside the dishwasher. Racks that are hanging outside your dishwasher will prevent the dishwasher door from closing correctly. Therefore, ensure the racks are properly positioned to prevent dishes from falling off and preventing the door from closing. Lastly, overloading the dishwasher racks prevents the door from sliding into position fully.
Check the racks where they are heavily loaded, and try getting rid of some dishes. After underloading your dishwasher, try closing the door latch. If it fails to close correctly, check other possible causes of the dishwasher door popping out.
3. Broken dishwasher door hinges
Once your dishwasher door hinges have been damaged, the door will fail to close correctly and instead keeps popping open. First, check the door hinges if they are working correctly or they have been damaged. Sometimes, banging the dishwasher door can damage the door hinges.
Therefore, ensure you close your dishwasher door slowly and carefully. Further, overloading the dishwasher with heavy dishes can damage the door hinges, resulting in tearing or bending. The only way of troubleshooting the door hinges is by replacing them with new ones.
Ensure you purchase the hinges from an authorized center. Also, you can order the hinges from Bosch Company online. Finally, you can oil the door hinges to prevent them from rusting.
4. Worn-out door springs
The Bosch dishwasher has two springs that enable you to close the dishwasher door well. If the springs become damaged or wear out, the door will keep popping open since the door will be too heavy to close after opening it. Therefore, ensure you replace the door springs once they have been damaged.
Finally, ensure you consult the manufacturer on the best springs to buy for your dishwasher door. Also, try maintaining your springs all the time.
5. Dirty door latch
Sometimes, your dishwasher door may fail to close due to the deposition of dirt on the latch. Sticky food remains, and minerals can accumulate on your door latch, hindering the latch from working correctly.
To troubleshoot the problem, soft dry clean the door latch using a soft toothbrush, clean cloth, and soapy water. Scrub the latch slowly using the toothbrush and warm soapy water until all dirt is removed. Rinse the door latch using clean water and dry it thoroughly using a clean, soft dry cloth. Finally, try closing the door after it is dry.
6. Position of the dishwasher
Sometimes, the position of the dishwasher can affect the closing and opening of the door. If you place the dishwasher between the floor and the countertop, but you do not firmly insert it, the door will keep popping open, and if you insert the dishwasher tightly, the door will fail to close firmly.
To fix the problem, ensure you firmly insert the dishwasher between the floor and the countertop. Secondly, avoid placing the dishwasher tightly since it prevents the door from closing. Lastly, ensure you place your Bosch dishwasher in the correct position while ensuring all sides of the dishwasher are placed on the same level.
Frequently asked questions
1. How can I install my Bosch dishwasher door panel?
It is advisable to change your front panel door once worn out or damaged to improve the efficiency of your dishwasher. To replace your door front panel, follow the steps below.
- Find the position of the power plug of your Bosch dishwasher, and it is located under the kitchen sink.
- Disconnect the power plug from the dishwasher slowly to avoid damaging the power plug or the dishwasher.
- Locate the Bosch dishwasher door and open it gently. Leave the door to rest for some time.
- Using a screwdriver, unscrew the screws holding the side panels onto the dishwasher door gently.
- After removing the screws, close the Bosch dishwasher and pull the front panel from its unit. Pull gently to avoid damaging the control panel wires.
- Remove the screws that are holding the control panel to the front panel using screwdrivers. Ensure you unscrew gently to avoid losing the screws.
- Install your new front panel and position it correctly with the control panel. Tighten the unit casing with control panel screws to prevent the front panel from falling off.
- Open the dishwasher and restore the back-side panel screws that you removed. Ensure you tighten the screws to the front panel and check if you have installed the front panel correctly.
How can I open my Bosch dishwasher door?
To open the door, pull the dishwasher door handle, and when closing, press the door shut until it produces a” click” sound.
Conclusion
Once your Bosch dishwasher door starts popping open, identify the cause and try using the above steps to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, consult a professional to help you fix the problem. Finally, ensure you clean your dishwasher often to remove any dirt that may damage your dishwasher door.
