Hi I’m Helen from eSpares, in this video I’m going to show you how to replace the
detergent dispenser in this Bosch dishwasher. Before ordering any spare parts, always make
sure you get the full model number of your appliance, on a dishwasher this can usually
be found around the edge of the door. The detergent dispenser can be replaced while
the dishwasher is in situ because you only need access to the door but always remember
to switch off at the mains before you start any work.
So let’s have a look at the detergent dispenser. The most common problems are the lid not opening
or closing properly, not clicking in the ‘locked’ position or getting stuck in the wash position
during the wash cycle. So the first thing you want to check is the lid and this pops
off easily with a flat head screwdriver, and this is what it looks like underneath. Just
check it for any physical damage and then check this spring which fits underneath the
lid and this tripping mechanism which you can see poking out just here. Check for any
physical damage and check that the spring is connected to both the lid and the mechanism.
The lid itself is very easy to replace, it simply slicks into place and it can be bought
separately as a spare. The spring, again, is very easy to replace as it can be done
while the unit is still in the door. The tripping mechanism however, you need to remove the
unit because you need to get to the underneath here. In most Bosch dishwashers the spring
and the tripping mechanism are bought together as a kit. So if these all appear to be in
working order and you still have a problem, then it’s likely to be due to the mechanism
of the actual unit itself so you’ll need to replace the whole thing. Likewise, if there’s
a problem with the dispensing of the rinse aid, then you’ll need to replace the whole
unit. I’m going to show you how to do that now.
In order to remove the detergent dispenser, I need to get behind it so I need to remove
this front panel. To do this I’m going to remove the kickplate first, you don’t have
to but it gives you a bit more room to work. I’m now going to remove these three screws
and the same on the other side, you need a torx head screwdriver for this and we sell
a set of bits on the eSpares website. With the front panel removed we can now see the
back of the dispenser unit, you can see that it’s attached by two sets of wires so I’m
just going to remove them and then pop them out the way. Now we need to unclip it from
this metal surround, now basically you need to lift it up and push it through, you may
need to use a flat head screw driver to prise the metal up. Just work your way round until
it’s completely unclipped and then we can open the door and pull it out, there we go!
So now we need to put the new dispenser unit into place. Now because the new seal can be
quite tight, what I’ve done is lubricated it with a bit of washing up liquid like so,
to help it slide into place. So now I just need to pop it in and press down firmly until
it clicks into place. Now that it’s in place I just need to check that the seal is completely
sealed around the edge and that the clips are all in place. Once this is done I just
need to reattach the wires and then pop the front panel back on.
There we go, the detergent dispenser has been replaced. All these parts are available on
the eSpares website. Thanks for watching.