When Does Soap Dispenser Open in Dishwasher?

The dishwasher soap dispenser is controlled by a spring-operated door latch. This mechanism is wired into the control board of your dishwasher. When the dishwasher's cycle has reached the point where it needs to release soap, the control board sends a message to the soap dispenser that it's time to pop open.

When should dishwasher soap door open?

When the right time comes in the cycle, the spring triggers and pops the soap dispenser open so that hot water jets can instantly cause suds and blast the soap around the dishes. When that spring is broken, your detergent dispenser is far less likely to open the way it should.

Why is my dishwasher soap dispenser not opening?

The Most Common Reason Your Dishwasher Soap Dispenser Isn't Opening. The dispenser may be blocked. Check to see if there's detergent in the dispenser or on the bottom of the tub after the cycle. Tall items like cookie sheets and cutting boards placed in the lower rack can block the dispenser door.