The screw can be put into one of three holes.
Maytag dishwasher door hinge adjustment.
You will need to adjust the dishwasher door latch to fix the door if it will not close.
Unhook the spring from the rear leg of the dishwasher.
When the door is open it should be horizontal to your floor so when you pull your bottom rack.
If the door catch is not aligned properly adjust it as necessary.
Adjusting the latch assembly is a straight forward process on most models of dishwashers.
With a 5 16 nut driver or hex socket remove the screw from the tensioner.
Maytag dishwasher won t latch.
1 2 or 3 in the front leg of the dishwasher.
How to adjust a dishwasher door.
Read our installation guide for installing the door spring tension correctly.
Enter model number to search for the required part specific to your product.
The door latch can come out of alignment from use.
If you have a new dishwasher take the time to set it up correctly.
If the door catch is broken replace it.