This is the cap that seals the rinse aid reservoir on the dishwasher door. It keeps rinse aid contained so it dispenses properly during the rinse cycle. Replace this cap if it is cracked, missing, or no longer seals tightly, which can cause rinse aid to leak out prematurely and result in spotty or poorly dried dishes.
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The dishwasher left by tenant with the cover panel loose on the left the door hyperextending a bit when opened. Marlena R. • Star City , IN • July 07, 2021
Took cover completely off and tried putting back, could not match up left screw with available screw hole. Tried many different configurations and sequences to make this happen. watched a video on changing the front panel, the door in it had four screws, mine 2, no help there. Searched on the hyperextending issue, found an article about dogs and kids [had both here] climbing on the door and to check the springs and linkages. Linkages intact both sides, R [opposite] side spring very stretched....
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