Customer Questions and Answers for Door Latch And Strike Plate (Without Microswitch) by Bosch

This door latch and strike plate secure the door closed and engage the safety interlock so the appliance can start and run reliably. Replacing a worn latch restores consistent door closure and prevents nuisance cycle interruptions.

• Locks the door by engaging the strike, keeping it closed during operation
• Ensures the door-closed interlock/microswitch is actuated so cycles can start
• Helps prevent the door from popping open mid-cycle
• Common symptoms: door won't latch or stay closed, unit won't start, cycle stops when the door is jostled

• Disconnect power before servicing
• Open the door and remove the inner-panel screws to access the latch area
• Remove the old latch/strike; align and install the new components
• If your model uses a separate microswitch, transfer/reuse it as required and test door engagement before reassembly