This small spring is used in the dishwasher detergent dispenser assembly to control the opening action of the detergent cup door. It provides the tension needed for the cup door to pop open at the correct time during the wash cycle to release detergent. Replace this spring if the detergent cup fails to open during a cycle, the door pops open prematurely, or you find undissolved detergent remaining in the dispenser after a wash.
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Latch would not open consistently on detergent dispenser James G. • Waxhaw , NC • January 12, 2015
Appeared to be two problems: the latch was worn and one of the pins that slid in a guide on the actuator located in the inner panel had broke off. Detergent lid spring and pin appeared to be OK but decided to replace since I was aready working on it. I ordered all the inner panel mechanism from the control arm to the latch actuator on the inner panel. The repair was successful as the detergent dispenser now opens during its cycle.
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