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Customer Questions and Answers for Dishwasher Door Latch Handle Assembly by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18046359
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10130695

Fix a broken or cracked dishwasher door handle that won't latch or close properly. This door latch assembly restores secure closure. DIY install in 15-30 min.

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John for Model Number MDB6600AWB

My Maytag door latch has failed. Upon inspection, I found the black plastic handle portion of the latch assembly broken at the hinge. Also, the mating hinge point which appears to be moleded as part of the outer control panel appears broken (small black plastic pieces found between panel and insulation. Question: Do I need both the outer control panel #99002784 and the complete latch assembly #99002580 or contol panel and just the black plastic handle #99002577. Anything to watch for when dissassembling the outer control panel?

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Hello John. You can reassemble the latch without the black plastic tabs. The screws hold the latch in place. I would recommend replacing the complete latch assembly WPW10130695. Hope this helps.

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Hello Chloe. Here are the instructions from the manufacture. Hope this helps. Inner Door Panel Removal of the Inner Door Panel will allow access to the Microprocessor Board, Door Switches, Detergent / Rinse Aid Dispenser, and Vent Assembly. Removal 1. Disconnect power to the machine. 2. Open the Dishwasher door. 3. Remove the 11 Torx™ screws along the sides and top of the Inner Door Panel. 4. Separate the Inner Door Panel from the Outer Door. 5. Disconnect wires from the Vent and Dispenser Wax Motors before pulling the Inner Door Panel away from the Dishwasher. Removing the latch assembly Removal 1. Disconnect power to the machine. 2. Remove the Inner Door Panel. (See paragraph Inner Door Panel removal). 3. Lift Door Latch Assembly out.

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Hello Leigh. The wires can be tight. You may need to use a pair of needle nose pliers 1021K to assist you with this. They will pull off the latch assembly. Hope this helps.

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Hello Laura. The wire connectors pull off the latch assembly. They can be very tight. You may need to use needle nose pliers to remove the wires from thelatch assembly. Hope this helps.

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Amy for Model Number MDB9705AWS

My dishwasher quit cycling - replaced broken handle assembly. Now it will run part of a cycle but doesn't clean the dishes. I noticed the numbers on the front will usually be complete when it starts but parts of them disappear as it runs. It seems like it starts the 1'st wash then shorts out and doesn't complete the cleaning cycle. I think it might be the circuit board inside the door with the ribbon but I'm not sure. There's always part of the numbers showing on the front. It just doesn't cycle right.

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Hello Amy. You will want to open the control panel and make sure the ribbon coming from the touchpad to the board is dry and correctly connected. If it is you might have to replace the control panel 6-919008. Hope this helps.

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Hello Herb. You will need to disconnect the power going to the dishwasher. Then remove the screws holding the inner door panel in place, and remove the inner door panel. Unplug the wires going to the old latch assembly, and remove the old latch assembly. Reinstall with the new latch assembly in reverse order. Hope this helps.

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Hello Stewart. Yes, this is the correct handle and latch assembly for a white dishwasher. You will need to disconnect the power coming to the unit. Then remove the screws holding the inner door panel in place. Lift the inner door panel and remove the wires going to the latch assembly. Install the wires on the new latch assembly and reinstall in reverse order. Hope this helps.

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Hello Ken. You will need to disconnect the power going to the dishwasher. Then remove the screws holding the inner door panel in place, and remove the inner door panel. Unplug the wires going to the old latch assembly, and reinstall in reverse order. Hope this helps.

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