DWA33AB (P1318603W) Amana Dishwasher - Overview

First: I unplugged the dishwasher.

Second: I removed the two screws that hold the dishwasher in place under the counter.

Third: I pulled the dishwasher out in order to see the sides of the doors where the springs hold the door attached to the dishwasher.

Fourth: I removed the worn springs with needle nose pliers.

Fifth: I attached the new springs where the old springs were attached.

Sixth I tested to see how the door functioned with the new springs.

Seventh: I repositioned the dishwasher under the counter and secured it with the screws that I removed in step 2

I unscrewed the dishwasher brackets (2 of them) from under the counter, slid out the dishwasher. The springs (or broken springs) were visible. I removed them, popped the new ones in and viola!!! The door sprung up like it was new. Of course I slid the dishwasher back under the counter and put the screws back in. This took 15 minutes. I couldn't believe how easy it was. A repair man wanted to charge us $75 just for a service call (plus parts). I repaired for less than $25!!!!

Removed the bottom plate beneath the dishwasher door and the two top screws that held the dishwasher in place. Pulled the dishwasher out from the cabinets and removed the old springs. Attached the new springs to the linkage and slide the dishwasher back in place. Reattached the bottom plate and the two top screws. Done!