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Customer Questions and Answers for Door Latch Handle (Blk) by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18046359
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10130695

The Door Latch Assembly is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It is responsible for securely latching and locking the dishwasher door during operation, preventing leaks and ensuring a proper seal.

Symptoms of needing to replace the door latch assembly include:

  • Difficulty in properly closing or latching the dishwasher door
  • Leaks or water seeping out from around the door area
  • Visible signs of wear, damage, or cracks on the latch mechanism
  • The door not staying securely closed during operation

Causes of a faulty dishwasher door latch assembly can include normal wear and tear over time, physical damage due to impact or mishandling, or issues with the latch mechanism itself.

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

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For Whirlpool Door Latch Handle (Blk) (Part Number: OEM18046359)

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Tom, There will be nothing that would get broken by lifting on the door and pulling out. Unless the dishwasher is not mounted then the unit will not be able to be slid out. As for the handle. the handle will not move until it is latched and will not be loose but will be stiff.

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Tom, The door latch will work properly once installed into the unit. The latch should not move freely as it should lock into place.

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Matt for Model Number MDB6600AWW

I have a problem where none of the buttons on our Maytag QuietSeries 200 works - no lights come on when we try to start it and the unit does not start. The actual handle broke off a couple years ago. I ordered the following part: Part Number: AP6015450 MFG Part Number: WPW10130695 I received the part promptly and installed it. Closed the door, pressed the Auto button and the light came on - great. I loaded up dirty dishes, closed the door and pressed the Auto button. Unfortunately, the light did not come on and the unit does not turn on. So after the new part, it seems like it worked briefly before I loaded up the dirty dishes. Any ideas of what could be wrong? Before I ordered the new part, I thought that maybe our dog (45 pound) broke something, as he puts his front paws on the door when it is down while we load it (he does a pre-clean). Could there be something broken in the door to the unit connection? Thanks for your help, Matt

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Matt, This issue would most likely be caused by a faulty control board or loose connection from the ribbon harness to the control board.

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Hello Jason, You will need to order and install WPW10130695 for the model provided. We apologize for the compatibility tool. It will always say the part is incompatible if the part number has ever crossed, even if the part number was crossed by the manufacturer. The compatibility tool should be disregarded at this time as it is considered to be "still in work". Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

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Hello Nancy. The white one has been discontinued. They only offer the black one now.

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Hello Carl. You have to purchase the black one. The white is no longer available per the manufacturer.

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Hello Dave. The only solution to get into one of these is to jerk the door open. It may break the latch or strike in the process.

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