1 Answer Ray, You will need to remove power to the dishwasher, Dismount the dishwasher from the cabinet and slide it out an inch or so, to access the door strike screw on the top of the tub. Thanks and Good Luck Read More...
Ray September 19, 2011 for Model Number mdb6600awb Door latch is broken again. What do I do to fix it? Is not the striker. Not much of a handy man. Any suggestions?
1 Answer Hello Ray. It may help if the change the handle and the latch assembly WPW10130695, instead of just the latch WPW10275768. Also, make sure the unit is adjusted properly when installed and is not hanging on the strike. Hope this helps. Read More...
Marie September 07, 2011 for Model Number mah5500bww how hard is it to install? and can it be returned if it dont work
1 Answer Marie, What are we working on, a dishwasher or a MAH5500bww washer ? there are two different latch assembly(s) and two different procedures. WP22003593 and WP22004435 are the door latch assembly for the MAH5500bww (depending on series/serial number) to replace that assembly, you will need to remove the front panel, remove the dispenser trim bezel, and raise the top the access the latch assembly. It's not that hard a repair, and if you need to yes we will accept the return of the part for 365 days. If you wish to reply with the proper model number, series or serial number, we'll be happy to research the proper part and advise you of the repair procedure. Thanks and Good Luck Read More...
Lynn M. July 31, 2011 for Model Number MDB9750AWS Door difficult to open, dishwasher works fine otherwise. When the door is latched the handle feels loose (flops up and down easily when I touch it). When I try to open the door I have to press the handle very hard to get it to open.
1 Answer Hello Lynn. Based on the information you provided, you will need to order the handle and latch assembly WPW10130695. Hope this helps. Read More...
Sig July 29, 2011 for Model Number ADB2500AWQ Replacing the door latch. How do I get to the latch for replacing? Is it worth doing yourself or should I call a repairman?
1 Answer Hello Sig. To replace the latch you will need to order WPW10130695. These are not hard to do. Disconnect the power to the unit. Remove the screws securing the inner door panel. Raise the door panel and gain access to the latch assembly. Unplug the wires from the latch and reinstall with the new latch in reverse order. Hope this helps. Read More...
Melanie July 13, 2011 for Model Number MDB8600AWW My dishwasher won't latch closed. So what replacement part do I need? I'm not sure which part of the latch is broken, the part in the door, or the part that goes inside the door that sticks out of the top.
1 Answer Hello Melanie. You will need to check and see if you need the door latch WPW10130695 or the door strike WP99002644. You can look at the strike and see if it is broken. If not, you will need to replace the latch. Hope this helps. Read More...
Diesel31 July 03, 2011 for Model Number mdb9600awb How do you disconnect the electrical connector that attaches to the door latch?
1 Answer Hello Diesel31. The wire connector pulls off the latch assembly WPW10275768. They can be tight. Hope this helps. Read More...