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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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Mark, The clips on the control panel will be needed to hold the latch in place and if broken then the control panel would need to be replaced.

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Christy for Model Number MDB6701AWW1

Our dishwasher still latches but handle gets stuck up in the locked position and its really hard to get the dishwasher open. I know we need the latch replacement but with a handle. When I type my model number into the compatibility checker it says that the part including the handle is not compatible with my model number but the door latch without the handle is compatible. I need the part with the handle. Can I order part number AP4264452 still work with my model number? Thanks

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Hello Christy, We must once again apologize for the compatibility tool. It is in work and still not recognizing all part/model numbers. If you look up a model and a part is listed for that model, it will work. Please disregard the compatibility tool at this time. WPW10130695 is the correct door latch for the model number you listed. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

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Bill for Model Number WDT720PADM0

I just opened my new Whirlpool Dishwasher to install and I think there is a "shipping latch" to keep the door closed during transit. It looks like this thing has to be removed but there is nothing in the instructions about how to remove it. What I am calling the shipping latch is a metal strip attached to the door that goes through a rectangular hole (I think this is for the electric latch) and it clips to the sides of the hole. I had to push the sides of the latch down to release the door to get into the dishwasher. Now without a lot of manipulating and prying of the shipping latch I can't get the door closed. How do you remove this shipping latch? Thank you

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Bill, Unfortunately we are not aware of a strap that would be holding the door closed. The metal piece that goes into the rectangular hole would be the strike, located in the center of the door is a door strike and it sounds like it either it or the latch may have been damaged.

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Hello Thom. Squeeze the latch and lift upward on the door and the latch and jerk outward to release and open the door on the unit.

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PJ, The handle would not have any effect on the controls not changing when pushing a keypad. With the control panel already being replaced the issue would be with the control board W11202746.

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Hello Ray. Check for debris in the chopper assembly. If none is found, you will need to order and replace the motor 6-919922 on the unit.

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Hello Mike. Yes, they are interchangeable and you will order the one with the correct color handle for your model which is black WPW10130695.

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