Bosch Dishwasher Door Lock Problem

The controls of the dishwasher are disabled preventing you from starting a new wash while the child lock is.

Bosch dishwasher door lock problem. Unit may not be turned on. The latch serves two purposes. Shut the door completely. The latch can 39 t be reset if it went into the door lock position when the door was open.

Press the main power switch to turn unit on. The reason this happens is because the plastic on the latch starts to warp over time and then instead of flicking backwards when you open the door it will flip forward and over extend past the locking position since there is no latch striker to stop it. Dishwasher does not start. The child lock function of your bosch dishwasher prevents accidental program changes and stops children playing with the controls while the appliance is running.

Bosch dishwasher door problems child lock has been activated if the dishwasher door is not opening and the control panel is unresponsive this may be caused by the child lock which you will need to deactivate. The most common reasons for replacing the door latch. The first is to pull the door tight and keep it closed to prevent water leaks. You might want to turn the lock off if it has been accidentally turned on.

If this is the problem replace both of the springs. When the dishwasher door latch does not operate as it should your machine will not run this can be a major annoyance but should also be an easy thing to repair. The second is to activate the safety switch. Unit not reset or previous cycle not completed.

Before checking any parts on the dishwasher door check to be sure that the dishes on the racks do not protrude out past the front of the dishwasher rack if there are items sticking out the dishwasher door will not close. Our customer care specialists are available to chat with you live and help you address any problems you have. The springs counterbalance the weight of the door. If either of the bosch dishwasher door springs is worn out or damaged the door will feel heavy when you open the appliance.

Start a live chat. Rearrange items in the dishwasher so that they do not block the door from closing. The two springs on your dishwasher door are important parts that enable the door to close properly. Door may not be properly latched.

Here are the most common reasons your bosch dishwasher s door won t latch and the parts instructions to fix the problem yourself.