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Diswasher detergent door

My diswasher dispenser door doesn't open during the cycles the soap stay in

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Lizzie1 First thing check if the lower dish rack is in right position. If it is in wrong position it is not enough room for the lid to pop up open. Try to turn the dish rack around and see if it works. If not, then I'll need the full model number for your dish easher. Gendos...post back

Posted on Jan 28, 2007

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