Customer Questions and Answers for Latch, Fold-Away (Tin) by Whirlpool

This fold-away tin latch secures the appliance door/panel and restores proper closure, helping the unit start and run normally. It's a small replacement part that fixes common latch and door-sealing issues. What it does:

• Holds the door or access panel closed so the appliance can complete cycles
• Replaces a bent, broken or non-retracting fold-away latch
• Helps resolve symptoms like a door that won't stay closed or a unit that won't start because the latch won't engage
• Durable tin construction for reliable, long-term operation

• Turn off power (unplug appliance or switch off breaker) before starting repair
• Remove only the exterior panel(s) required to access the latch; keep track of fasteners
• Inspect mating strike and surrounding parts for damage; replace if worn