How to Fix a Broken Hinge on a GE Dishwasher

Turn off the electrical power for your GE dishwasher from your kitchen circuit breaker.

Remove the screws from each side of the bottom toe panel on the front of the dishwasher.

Lift up and remove the bottom toe panel. Pull the dishwasher out from under your kitchen counter.

Open your dishwasher door and remove the screws from the bottom kick plate located below the door.

Locate door adjustment assembly on both side of the dishwasher. Loosen the adjustment screws on both side using a Torx screwdriver.

Unhook the door springs from the door hinges by lifting the spring of the hook using needle nose pliers.

Lift up the dishwasher door to remove it from the unit. Remove the bolts from the door hinges using an adjustable wrench.

Remove the door hinges and inspect the hinges for damage, such as scratches or broken pieces.

Replace any broken door hinges with a new part and place them in the same position. Reinsert the bolts into the door hinges.

Place the door back onto the front of the dishwasher, and reconnect the door springs to the hinges.

Tighten the adjustments screws back into the hinges. Place the bottom kick plate back on and reinsert the screws to the kick plate.

Close the dishwasher door, then slide the dishwasher back below your kitchen counter.

Place the toe panel back on and reinsert the screws into the toe panel. Turn the electrical power back on from the kitchen circuit breaker.