Can't open dishwasher door - Amana 24 in. ADB2500AW Built-in Dishwasher

There is a small microswitch that tells the control board if the door is open or closed. Yours is closed circuit, passing current all the time. Generic Whirlpool dishwasher videos. Please always include full 'make model (what it is)' as first 3 words of every question.

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It is normal for a dishwasher door without a kitchen door fitted not to remain open. It will be closed again by the springs on the hinges. If the dishwasher is integrated and no kitchen door is attached, it will not be possible to test the door.
https://www.electrolux.co.uk/support/support-articles/dishwashing/dishwashers/dishwasher-door-will-not-stay-open/

Open the dishwasher door sufficiently to see the control buttons, then hold the two buttons with labels "Cancel Drain" and press for 3 seconds.
Close the door. Wait nearly 1 minute for the dishwasher to complete the cycle.
Open the door and hold the "ON/OFF" toggle.

Reset Bosch Ascenta Dishwashers
Shut off the child lock if needed by pressing and holding "Open the door far enough to see the keys, then hold the "START RESET" toggle until the "ACTIVE" LED become extinguished. On the SHE5AM model of Bosch Dishwashers, hold the "START RESET" key until the display clock shows "0:01".
Close the door and rest about 60 seconds. On the SHE5AM, wait until the display clock displays "0:00".
Open the door and hold the "ON/OFF" toggle.

If it is sudden opening during cycle then it is due to pressure build up inside the dishwasher is forcing the door to open.

a) Most likely your door latch is not holding proper enough. Quite common on LG.

b) May be your vent in the dishwasher is blocked so the pressure inside cannot get out. If vent blocked you have plate drying problems too.

c) Is the dishwasher leveled properly. Is it leaning to the front. This will be that extra help for the door to open when pressure build up inside the dishwasher.

remove the bottom access covers on the bottom of dishwasher. turn on the dishwasher with water valve in off position so you can here the motor running,while its on, find the breaker and turn off power.you will here motor stop. disconnect power wires from power box on right hand side,then disconnect water line open the dishwasher door and at the top remove screws holding dishwasher in place. pull dishwasher out from bottom.you may have to adjust bottom adjustable screw legs. pull it out and check sides where springs are for the door to open and close. it may have came loose.

Hi

Error CL appears when the dishwasher control detects door switch is open or door is open. You'll have to open the door and check the continuity of the door switch. If the door seems to be closed then it is the control has detected an issue with the door latch. Check the door latch & seals to make sure door is closing fine. Unplug the dishwasher from power outlet and wait for 10-15 minutes. Restart the dishwasher and check if the error is still there. If error still appears then you'll need to repalce the door switch/door latch. Hope this helps... Please post back for further assistance.

Daniel

I wrote up the process it took for me to get my Kitchenaid dishwasher open on my blog at: http://johnfixesstuff.blogspot.com/2012/05/dishwasher-door-will-not-open-how-to.html

You will have to remove the mounting screws holding the dishwasher in place. Then pull the dishwasher out of the space a couple inches.
You can then activate the door catch from the top to open the dishwasher.
Once you have it open,
You will have to open the control panel by removing the 6 screws across the top inside of the door. You can then examine the door latch assembly to find out what part is at fault.

Make sure that you do not open the door during the wash cycle. Wait until all the cycles are complete before opening the door. Especially don't open the door during the drying cycle.

Hi chrissy99

Not sure what do you mean by keeping the door to stay open. Well if you want to keep the door open during operation , identify the mechanism that triggers the on button .

In my dishwasher to check if it function properly , I keep a small wedge / strip near the handle / button which opens the door.