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Door Latch

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By: Whirlpool

Part Number: OEM18055167

Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10275768

The Door Latch is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It secures the dishwasher door during operation, ensuring it stays closed and maintains a tight seal to prevent water leaks. This latch also activates the safety switch, allowing the dishwasher to start its cycle only when the door is properly latched.

You should replace this door latch if it becomes worn out, damaged, or fails to secure the door properly. Common causes of a bad latch include repeated use, physical damage from forceful closing, or misalignment of the latch components.

Symptoms of a bad door latch include:

Dishwasher door not staying closed
Dishwasher not starting or stopping mid-cycle
Water leaking from the door during operation
Difficulty in latching or unlatching the door

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

Note: This is the latch only and does not include the handle. For the latch with handle, order part# WPW10130695 which includes a black handle. The factory only offers the latch handle assembly in black. No other colors are available.

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For Whirlpool Door Latch (Part Number: OEM18055167)

Cat August 29, 2016 for Model Number ADB1500AWW3

The door won't open to my amana dishwasher and I'm looking at part # WPW10275768, AP6018386 to repair it but it is the latch only. I can't find a handle on your site to go with it. I need a white handle for model#ADB1500AWW3. Do you carry a latch with the handle or is there a way to purchase the handle separately? Thanks!

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Cat, Unfortunately the white handle on this unit has been discontinued and the only handle that can be gotten would be the black handle which comes with the latch assembly only. The part number that you would need is WPW10130695.

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Boosh July 26, 2016 for Model Number MDBTT60AWB

The door handle is broken. How can I order a handle that is compatible with part W10275768? I don't see a reference to this anywhere.

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Boosh, In order to get the door handle on the unit you will need to get a door latch assembly which would be part number WPW10130695.

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Lyle July 19, 2016 for Model Number JDB1100AWS

Dishwasher would run with door open, door would not latch. Replaced the door latch with no handle but now door won't latch and washer still runs with door open. Is the latch supposed to be moved to the open position or is something else supposed to be done.

1 Answer

Hello Lyle. It sounds like the strike WP99002644 is broke and is causing the latch to stay engaged. You will need to replace the strike and disengage the latch.

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Sarah July 13, 2016 for Model Number MDBH950AWS

The door handle and latch broke and need to be replaced, I need to know if the assembly w10130695 is compatible with this dish washer?

1 Answer

Hello Sarah. Yes, you will need to order WPW10130695 for the correct assembly for your model.

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David December 22, 2015 for Model Number JDB1100AWB

Runs with the door open and will not stop when the door is opened mid-cycle. If I hit the start/cancel button, the drain motor will engage and drain it, but will not turn off until I hit the start/cancel button a 2nd time. Should I replace door latch(AP4481280) and door switch (AP4114315)? Or something else

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David, This would be a door latch issue in which the door latch will need to be replaced.

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Susan November 05, 2015 for Model Number MDB6759AWS2

My latch no longer latches- it seems the internal part does not move. I ordered a new latch, but all the videos show it with a "handle" which my original latch does not seem to possess. Is it possible this model does not come with a handle? I've searched around the inside of the door in case the handle fell off somewhere,but find nothing. Perplexed.

1 Answer

Susan, The part number that is for your unit is [AP10275768] which will accept a handle on it but will not come with the handle. The reason for this is due to your handle being a separate part on the front of the door that you just pull on.

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Rob July 29, 2015 for Model Number Jenn-Air JB5???

The door would not latch and it would run with the door open. I just replaced the door latch (with switches) and now it will latch but it still runs with the door open and will not stop when the door is opened mid-cycle. If I hit the start/cancel button, the drain motor will engage and drain it, but will not turn off until I hit the start/cancel button a 2nd time.

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Hello Rob, You will need to post a new question in a new thread with the model number from the units' I.D. tag so we can look at the wiring diagram for the unit giving you trouble. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

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Jean May 05, 2015 for Model Number MDBH970AWB

Just want to make sure this is the latch for my maytag dishwasher.

1 Answer

Hello Jean! Yes, part number WPW10275768 is the correct door latch for your dishwasher model MDBH970AWB. Thanks!

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David May 03, 2015 for Model Number MDC4650AWW2

I need to replace the door latch for my Maytag MDC4650AWW2. My dishwasher manual says I need part W10275768 for the latch alone. Your website recommends the full assembly, part W10130694. However the compatibility tester on your website says that assembly is not compatible with my dishwasher. Is the W10130694 (full assembly) just part W10275768 plus a handle? Is there a different assembly I need for my dishwasher?

1 Answer

Hello David! The latch only is part number WPW10275768. When replacing the handle the manufacturer has made a kit to also include the latch as both should be replaced at the same time, as part number WPW10130695. The assembly is compatible with your model MDC4650AWW2. Thanks.

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Kevin February 23, 2015 for Model Number whirlpool quiet one dishwasher

The "clean" light keeps blinking and wont let me start the dishwasher. Is the problem in the door latch electronics (relay) ? Please help too many kids to wash dishes. Thanks -Kevin-

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Hello Kevin. This is a heating error. You need to run the unit through diagnostics using the tech sheet inside the unit. Once the code is cleared, you will need to always get the water hot at the sink before starting the dishwasher.

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