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Bosch Dishwasher door leaking at bottom, brand new.

I just installed a new Bosch dishwasher and when I tired a load to see if the lines leaked water immediately started to pour out the bottom of the door.

Now the insulation (in the door) is soaked, so I have to let it air dry. I didn't verify if it was level, but don't think that not beig level could cause that much water to come out of the door.

Is there something I should have adjusted on the door before I started the machine?

  • Anonymous Mar 16, 2014

    New dishwasher leaking water on floor bottom of door what could it be? All hoses are tight no water there insulation on back of door wet at the bottom

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Um rough to diagnose without seeing it but there should be a rubber gasket along the bottom of the door. And does the door panel hit the side of the tub when u shut the door? It shouldnt

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