Hobart 24 in. LXIH-3 Built-in Dishwasher
Problem for Hobart 24 in. LXIH-3 Built-in Dishwasher

Door well not stay closed.our door hinges




By christoph759 on Jul 27, 2009

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door well not stay closed.our door hinges replaceable

Clarification Request

Posted by Rob-OES on Sep 12, 2009

Hobart LX series units use a torsion bar for door counterbalance. It is located inside the tube that runs between the door hinges. Even when it breaks, the door should still close, but be heavy. Sometimes they will pop open at the start of a wash cycle, but not often. The hinges are replaceable. Is there any obvious damage or broken parts?

Posted by ry_bry on Aug 21, 2009

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Solution #1

posted on Sep 19, 2009
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If your machine is a Hobart LX series, changing the hinges will probably not remedy your door closing issue.

I'd start at the door magnet. It's located under the handle at the top RH side of the door. Verify that it is there. Next I'd check to see if the other magnet is in place at the top front RH side of the top interior 'ceiling'. It's held in place by a bracket that runs the entire width of the unit.

When the door is closed, these two magnets attract to each other with a firm "snap" and that is what keeps the door closed.

If your door wants to spring open slightly or lazily rest closed without the above mentioned "snap" then you'll need to visually inspect the bottom edge of the door for any cracks or deformation, particularly in the corners. This deformation will cause the bottom of the door to bind against the lower threshold of the machine and keep it from closing. You'll have to remove the door to properly inspect and reform it.

Sadly, my money is on the door being deformed in some way. Hope this helps.
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