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Customer Questions and Answers for Door Latch by Whirlpool

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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)

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Jesse, This issue will most likely be caused by a control panel that is faulty. The latch will not cause the unit to not be able to make selections.

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Doodledog, the handle mounting section and handle would certainly need to be replaced. However, if the model number of your appliance could be provided in a new question, this will allow the most accurate information to be presented.

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Chuck, For this issue, you would want to replace part number WPW10130695 but the handle on it is in black and is the only color handle available as white and bisque have been discontinued.

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FZ, the latch assembly WPW10130695 includes the switches and handle, however, the manufacturer only lists a black handle as being available as part of the assembly as well as separately.

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Pat, unfortunately, the manufacturer no longer makes the white handle for this model. The original part number for the white handle is 99002579. The part that the manufacturer does still produce is the latch assembly WPW10130695 which only comes with a black handle.

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Damien, The WPW10275768 / WPW10275768 Door LAtch, is only the latch assembly and the door switches. The W10862259 / W10862259 Latch - Door is the same assembly, but includes the door latch handle. We would recommend you install the W10862259 assembly. "Swapping" the handle from the original latch to the replacement latch can be frustrating and difficult for a DIY'r, the price difference is well worth the trade off. Thanks,

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