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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Dishwasher Door Latch Replacement #W10274884
Whirlpool Dishwasher Door Latch Replacement #W10274884
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Total Parts Cost
$59.47Estimated Savings
$112.5002:58
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door latch on a Whirlpool dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the door latch is when the dishwasher door won’t latch and the latch is broken.
All of the information for this dishwasher door latch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Amana, Kenmore, Magic Chef, Ikea, Crosley, Maytag, Estate, Inglis, Roper
Tools needed: multi-screwdriver, T-15 Torx, 3/16 socket
All of the information for this dishwasher door latch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Amana, Kenmore, Magic Chef, Ikea, Crosley, Maytag, Estate, Inglis, Roper
Tools needed: multi-screwdriver, T-15 Torx, 3/16 socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure to turn off the power to your dishwasher before beginning.
2
To replace the door latch, your first step is to open the dishwasher door and remove the screws securing the outer door panel.
3
With the screws removed, pull the panel down then lift it up and out.
4
Next, remove the screws securing the control panel.
5
Pull the panel off.
6
Release the door switch wires from the retaining clip and remove the screw securing the switch.
7
Lift the switch out of the door latch then pull the door latch tabs back to release the old assembly.
8
Prepare the new door latch for installation by transferring the handle and switch actuator from the old latch to the new one.
9
Align the assembly on the control panel and snap it into place.
10
Insert the door switch in the latch assembly and replace the screw.
11
Secure the switch wires under the retaining clip.
12
Realign the control panel and replace the screws to secure.
13
Reinstall the outer door panel by first aligning it on the door hinges then slide the panel up and reinstall the screws in the inner panel to secure.
14
You’re now ready to restore power to the dishwasher and confirm that it’s working properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door latch on a Whirlpool dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the door latch is when the dishwasher door won’t latch and the latch is broken.
All of the information for this dishwasher door latch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Amana, Kenmore, Magic Chef, Ikea, Crosley, Maytag, Estate, Inglis, Roper
Tools needed: multi-screwdriver, T-15 Torx, 3/16 socket
All of the information for this dishwasher door latch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Amana, Kenmore, Magic Chef, Ikea, Crosley, Maytag, Estate, Inglis, Roper
Tools needed: multi-screwdriver, T-15 Torx, 3/16 socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure to turn off the power to your dishwasher before beginning.
2
To replace the door latch, your first step is to open the dishwasher door and remove the screws securing the outer door panel.
3
With the screws removed, pull the panel down then lift it up and out.
4
Next, remove the screws securing the control panel.
5
Pull the panel off.
6
Release the door switch wires from the retaining clip and remove the screw securing the switch.
7
Lift the switch out of the door latch then pull the door latch tabs back to release the old assembly.
8
Prepare the new door latch for installation by transferring the handle and switch actuator from the old latch to the new one.
9
Align the assembly on the control panel and snap it into place.
10
Insert the door switch in the latch assembly and replace the screw.
11
Secure the switch wires under the retaining clip.
12
Realign the control panel and replace the screws to secure.
13
Reinstall the outer door panel by first aligning it on the door hinges then slide the panel up and reinstall the screws in the inner panel to secure.
14
You’re now ready to restore power to the dishwasher and confirm that it’s working properly.
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