690074493 Generic Door Lock and Spacer Kit suits Smeg Dishwashers DWA6214X DWA6314X DWAU6214X DWAU6314X DWAU6315X DWA6314B DWA6214W

Made to suit Smeg part 690074493, this generic kit includes a dishwasher door lock and the spacer that goes with it. It's listed for the DWA6314X and DWA6314B, the DWA6214X, DWA6214W and DWA6214S, and the DWAU6314X, DWAU6214X and DWAU6315X, plus the DWAU6D15XT. Smeg numbers 697690348, 697690335 and 697690342 are linked to the same lock.

Smeg dishwasher won't start or door won't stay shut

The door lock does two jobs. It holds the door shut against the tub seal, and its switch tells the control that the door is closed so a program can start. When the latch wears or the switch fails, the dishwasher may not start at all, may beep or flash when you press start, or may stop partway through a wash. Some faulty locks won't catch, so the door falls open, while others catch but the machine still acts as though the door is open. A broken plastic hook or a door that needs slamming to latch are other giveaways.

Part details

• Generic replacement to suit Smeg part 690074493
• Door lock with spacer
• Linked numbers 697690348, 697690335 and 697690342
• Listed for Smeg DWA and DWAU dishwashers

Replacing the door lock

Unplug the dishwasher or switch it off at the wall. The lock is usually mounted in the top of the inner door, so you'll need to remove the outer door panel or the control panel to reach it. Photograph the wiring before unplugging the connector. Fit the new lock with the spacer positioned the same way as before, reconnect the wiring and check the door latches with a firm click before running a test program.

Questions about this part

Does the kit include the spacer?

Yes. It's a door lock and spacer kit, so the spacer comes with the lock. Fit it the way the old one was set up so the latch lines up with the strike on the tub.