Richard G Newton , MA January 24, 2016 Appliance: KitchenAid Dishwasher KDI21AD Kitchenaid Dishwasher Kdi21ad: Door spring broke on my dishwasher. How to replace Door Spring. Removed bottom front panel and copied attachment for remaining spring. 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes