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Customer Questions and Answers for Door Latch Kit by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM9282558
Manufacturer Part Number: 279570

The Door Latch Kit is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool washers. This component is responsible for securely locking the washer door during the wash cycle, preventing it from opening unexpectedly and ensuring a safe and efficient operation.

Symptoms of needing to replace the door latch kit include:

  • Difficulty in closing or latching the washer door
  • Door opening unexpectedly during the wash cycle
  • Leaks or water seeping due to an improper door seal
  • Excessive wear or damage to the latch components

Causes of a faulty door latch kit can include normal wear and tear over time, physical damage due to impact or mishandling, or issues with the door alignment or strike plate.

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore washer models.

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Hello Skip, The instructions from th3e manufacturer read as follows: This kit contains (2) door strikes and various door catches. Some dryers may use more than (1) catch. Note numbers stamped on the catches and/or color of the spring steel, 20 (yellow), 22 (blue) or 25 (green). Match the number and/or color, of the catch being replaced with the catch supplied in the kit. If the catch you’re replacing has an 18 stamped on it or is silver in color, use the catch stamped with 20 (yellow) for replacement. The (2) door strikes contained in the kit are the same. Please replace the door strike(s) with the appropriate number of door catches being used for this repair. If you cannot match the number on the catches, match the catch(es) by the following: 1. If your dryer has one catch and is not a 27” Wide Laundry Center or Commercial Stacked Pair, use the catch stamped with 20 (yellow) for replacement. If it is a 27” Laundry Center or Commercial Stacked Pair, use the catch stamped with 25 (green) for replacement. 2. If your dryer has 2 catches, use the catch stamped with 22 (blue) on the top and the catch stamped 20 (yellow) on the bottom.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Tuesday, January 16, 2018

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