DWA53AW (P1318607W) 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 6 inside upper door screws which allowed the front control panel drop out. then 2 star screws to remove handle assembly. reversed all to install new handle