Help needed replacing SMEG DI13M2 dishwasher latch receiver

[deemi786]

Hi all,


I’m trying to replace the latch receiver on my SMEG DI13M2 integrated dishwasher as the door wont close (with this part: eBay link) but I’m struggling to work out how to actually get the dishwasher out.


Setup:

• Integrated unit in a handleless kitchen with a granite worktop above.
• Dishwasher is flush-fitted.
• I can see the latch receiver should be a simple unscrew/replace job once I can pull the machine out.

Problem:

• There are no screws under the granite holding it in place from the top.
• It looks like it might just be fixed on the sides to the adjacent cabinets, with the legs adjusted to wedge it tightly underneath the granite.
• I’m unsure if I just need to undo the side screws and lower the legs a bit so it loosens, then pull it out.
• I really don’t want to remove the front door panel if I can avoid it.

Question:
What’s the right way to release one of these SMEG integrated units? Is it usually side-mounted into the cabinets and pressure-fitted with the legs, or is there another fixing point I’m missing?


Any tips (or photos if someone has done this exact model) would be massively appreciated before I start forcing things.


Thanks in advance!

 

[jj4091]

I think you will be correct about the side screws and dropping the legs but I wouldn't have thought it would be screwed into the granite.

 

[deemi786]

Just a quick update, all good, replaced the latch and dishwasher good as new. Thanks