How to remove the door from an integrated dishwasher?

the cupboard door on the front of our dishwasher has come loose and its hanging at an angle. how do you get it off?

Asked by Carol on 10th Aug 2026
Expert Trade Answers
"Usually there are two holes with screws on the inside of the door. Once you have removed the two screws lift the cupboard door front upwards and it should come off the bottom brackets holding it to the dishwasher door."
Answered on 17th Aug 2026 - Member since Aug 2026 - report
"If you open the door you should see screws, unscrew them"
Answered on 10th Aug 2026 - Member since Jan 2024 - report
"This depends on the manufacturer and age of the appliance for example if it’s Electrolux it will be 2 screws at the side of the door that detach the door and if it’s a Hotpoint it will be screws on the back of the door."
Answered on 10th Aug 2026 - Member since Jun 2026 - report
"There should be 4 longer screws holding it on take them out and it should become free and then lift it upwards and it should slide of"
Answered on 10th Aug 2026 - Member since May 2018 - report
"If you can open the d/w door and have a look around the edge you will see a series of screws.Some are a Phillips head X and you will then see 4 that are usually a star shaped these are the ones that hold the door s together."
Answered on 11th Aug 2026 - Member since Jan 2024 - report
"The method varies by dishwasher manufacturer, so first locate the model number and check its installation instructions. Do not simply pull the furniture door because this can damage the brackets or chipboard.

Switch off the appliance, open the dishwasher door and support the loose cabinet panel. Most fixed-hinge models have mounting screws around the inner edge of the dishwasher door, sometimes hidden beneath plastic caps. Other models use a sliding-rail system that must be unclipped or unscrewed.

Remove only the identified furniture-door fixings while someone supports the panel. Avoid removing unrelated screws that hold the dishwasher’s internal door together. If the panel is hanging because its screw holes have broken, it may need repair before it can be refitted securely."
Answered on 19th Aug 2026 - Member since Aug 2026 - report
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