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Customer Questions and Answers for Door Latch Actuator by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18038607
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8524471

The Door Latch Actuator is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. This part securely latches the dishwasher door, ensuring that it stays closed during operation and that the wash cycles run smoothly. The actuator interacts with the door latch to activate the locking mechanism, providing a secure seal to prevent leaks.

Causes of a bad door latch actuator can include regular wear and tear, mechanical failure, or damage from accidental impacts.

Symptoms of a bad door latch actuator include:

  • Dishwasher door not staying closed
  • Dishwasher not starting because the door isn’t securely latched
  • Difficulty latching or unlatching the door
  • Leaks around the door during operation

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

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Len, The more likely issue is a faulty keypad on the conmtrol panel WP8531248. " PROBLEM: WON’T RUN AND LED ABOVE KEY(S) IS BLINKING > Stuck key(s) or shorted circuit(s) in keypad. > Check keypad. > Shorted circuits or connections on the control that read the keys. > Check control." The door latch and switches may need to be aligned or adjusted, you'll be able to check them when you replace the control panel., but that's the least likely issue at this point. Good Luck and Thanks

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Allen, Power to the fill valve solenoid (120 VAC) is supplied through the K3 relay on the control board, on the blue/black wire, down to the float switch, through the float switch and into the solenoid coil. The brown wire at the solenoid is routed up to the control board to the P2pin3 wire and completes the circuit to the neutral leg through the control board circuitry at the P7 white wire. Due to libility and safety reasons the manufacturer and APP Do Not reccomend you attempt to rebuild or repair a printed circuit board. At 102 VAC to the fill valve, check and make sure there are no loose wires or connections in thw wiring we mentioned and repalce the control board if all's OK. Thanks and Good Luck

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Hello Karl! If the catch is ok and the door is not latching your will need to inspect the door latch actuator WP8524471, handle WP8269117, and latch bracket 8193882 to see which part has broken and replace. Thanks!

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Hello Shery. If you found a burnt connector on the control board WP8564543. The connector could of got burnt by a power surge and you will have to replace the board. Thanks!

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Hello Sherry. If your unit no longer lights up or functions the first thing you would want to check is that you are getting power to the appliance. If you are, it is possible your thermal fuse, 8193762, has failed. If you need more assistance troubleshooting the unit, you can visit the repair forum and the techs there could walk you through the diagnostic process. I will include a link to them in this message. I hope this info helps! http://forum.appliancepartspros.com

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Hello Bobby. It sounds like the latch is your problem. Be sure and check the door strike, and make sure it is not bent. Hope this helps.

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