Emmett July 30, 2016 for Model Number whiplpool dishwasher DU915PWKSO the door won't close without help...one needs to lift the flat spring like latch/catch...once you lift the catch the door will close, catch and the washer will do its job [one time a while ago all worked as it should... the lifting of the latch/catch didn't need to be lifted uo in order to get the door to close suggestions please Thanks
1 Answer Emmett, Once you remove power to the dishwasher and the inner door liner you'll probably find that the WP3380854 bolt/latch hook has a crack in the body or is distorted and causing the lever to be misaligned and "hanging up" causing the extra effort and manipulation of the lever. You may want to order/replace both the lever WP3369457 and bolt/hook WP3380854.Both parts are in stock and available at this time. Thanks Read More...
Wayne November 18, 2014 Hello I have a black Maytag Dishwasher and the door handle is very loose and shakey. In fact, I have to press the handle really hard in order so that the door and open. Can you tell me which part I will need to replace?
Mike February 22, 2012 for Model Number DU810swkq0 Went to close the door and the latch feels floppy, stays in the up position. When I press the actuater the unit cycles on. It's like a latch or spring in the handle broke. Do I just need to replace the handle? I have taken it out but I can't tell what about the latch doesn't work anymore. Thank you.
1 Answer Hello Mike. Make sure the latch lever WP3369457 is not broke or if it is the bolt WP3380854 that is broke. You will need to disassemble the inner door to check this. Make sure the power is turned off to the unit. Hope this helps. Read More...
Jeanne October 25, 2011 for Model Number DU890SWKQ0 My door will not click when closing. Can I spray wd-40 or something in the connection or does it need a new latch? Hope you can help. Thanks very much.
1 Answer Jeanne, your latch assembly consists of three parts, the latch bolt WP3380854 latch 3375062 and door switches 4318273. You will need to dismantle the inner door assembly and determine which part is defective. Spraying a lubricant into the latch assembly will not solve the issue. Thanks and Good Luck Read More...
N.T. June 13, 2011 for Model Number du811swlu0 The latch is not connecting tight so the dishwasher is not completely closed and can not start. Do I need to only replace part #10 which is the latch? It shows that it comes in three parts and also how to do I take off just the latch? I am having a hard time doing that. Thanks.
1 Answer Hello! The latch consists of three parts; latch bolt WP3380854, latch lever WP3369457 and the pin WP3368955. You will need to disassmble the control panel to access these parts to see which part will need to be replaced. For instructions on the repair, you may visit our free repair forum and post a question. Here is the link to get you started, thanks! http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/register.php Read More...