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.