12976000000399 Genuine Dishwasher Door Rope, Replacement Door Balance Cord for the Door Spring Mechanism

Part 12976000000399 is a genuine dishwasher door rope. It's the cord that links the door hinge to the balance spring, so the door lowers gently and stays where you leave it. The number sits in the 12976 dishwasher parts series, alongside the door springs and baskets for the same machines. No models are on file for this rope, so match the number on the old part or send us your model and we'll check it.

Dishwasher door falling open or slamming shut?

Most dishwasher doors are balanced by springs on each side, connected to the hinge by a rope or cable. When a rope frays or snaps, the door loses its counterbalance. You'll notice the door drops heavily onto its stops, won't stay half open, or feels uneven from one side to the other. A broken rope can also leave the spring hanging loose under the tub. Replacing the ropes on both sides at once keeps the door balanced, as the second one has done the same work.

Part details

• Genuine part number 12976000000399
• Door rope linking hinge and door spring
• 12976 dishwasher parts series
• No models on file, match your old rope

Changing the door rope

Switch off at the wall and turn off the tap. Slide the dishwasher out of its cavity, which may mean removing the screws under the benchtop and the kickboard. The ropes and springs sit low on each side of the tub. Note how the old rope is routed and hooked before taking it off, then fit the new one the same way and check the door opens smoothly.

Questions about this part

Should I replace both door ropes?

It's a good idea. Both ropes do the same job and wear at a similar rate, so if one has snapped the other is likely frayed. Check how many your dishwasher uses and order to suit.