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Customer Questions and Answers for Door Latch Assembly by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM17998815
Manufacturer Part Number: W10862259

The Door Latch Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It secures the dishwasher door during operation, ensuring it remains tightly closed to prevent water leakage and to allow the dishwasher to function properly.

The door latch assembly can fail due to various reasons, such as repeated use, accidental impact, or wear and tear of the latch components over time. Electrical issues or misalignment can also contribute to malfunction.

Symptoms of a bad door latch assembly include:

  • The dishwasher door not staying closed
  • The dishwasher not starting or stopping mid-cycle
  • Water leaking from the door during operation
  • Difficulty 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.

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For Whirlpool Door Latch Assembly (Part Number: OEM17998815)

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Hello Ken. We would need the model to find the correct part. Based on the information you provided, you will need to replace the latch and handle assembly. Thanks.

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Hello Kay. Grasp the location of the handle and lift upward and jerk swiftly and the door will come open to replace the latch assembly on the unit. You need part number W10862259.

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Sm for Model Number 587.16182401

I have replaced both the control module and the wiring harness of this dishwasher. It ran one full cycle but now the CLEAN light stays illuminated, even after opening door. As a result, I cannot run the machine again (nothing happens when hitting any other button). While I know the harness is hooked up properly, I am wondering if the two black(left side) / two white wires(right side) that go to the handle are in the wrong order (front to back?) I can confirm that the old wires had the black on the left and white, right... thank you!

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SM, It sounds like the latch, even though the door is opening that the switches are not engaging showing that the door has opened. Check the switches to make sure that they are good and if necessary replace the latch assembly.

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Jon, This latch assembly W10862259 includes the handle but looking at reference material it states for models that start MDB would use part number WPW10130695 which also includes the handle.

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Hello Bill. Yes, you can remove and replace the handle, but these are really easy to break when doing so. If it breaks, you will need to order a new handle for the unit.

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Hello Charles! The handle does not come available separate from the latch assembly. You'll need to order dishwasher door latch assembly part number WPW10130695 for your model MDB5600AWS. Thanks!

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Dave, That is correct. You would remove the screws on the perimeter of the inner door and lift the door panel up. Once up there would possibly 1 screw holding in the latch assembly in place. Please make sure that the unit is powered off before doing this repair.

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Hello Bill, There are only four wires. Two white go on one side and two black go on the other side. The wires are made in molex connectors which will easily come off using a small screwdriver to pry them off.

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