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Samsung dishwasher installed in a kitchen

Black rubber flap under the door on your Samsung dishwasher

Samsung dishwasher installed in a kitchen

The black rubber flap under your dishwasher's door acts as a moisture barrier and provides sound insulation. It should not be hanging down under the door. If it is, your dishwasher may make more noise than you want it to or even leak water.

If the dishwasher is properly installed, the flap will not fall out of place. Proper installation is critical. Samsung recommends having your dishwasher professionally installed.

The black rubber piece should be inserted behind the kick plate, and should be sandwiched between the fabric sound insulation and the kick plate.

Black Rubber Flap Under Dishwasher

  1. Remove the kick plate.

    Remove the screws, and then remove the kick plate from the dishwasher.Dishwasher remove the kick plate

  2. Re-attach the flap properly. 

    Press the flap back so that the flap's corner cutouts fit securely into place.Dishwasher press the flap back so that the corner cutouts on the flap fit in place

  3. Reinsert the kick plate.

    Confirm that the kick plate gasket is on the bottom of the kick plate, and then insert the screws to hold it in place.Reinsert the kickplate

    For further assistance, contact a professional installer or refer to the installation guide for your dishwasher.

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