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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid Dishwasher Door Latch Replacement #WPW10653840
KitchenAid Dishwasher Door Latch Replacement #WPW10653840
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Total Parts Cost
$31.26Estimated Savings
$112.5002:16
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door latch on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reasons for replacing the latch are if the door will not stay shut or the dishwasher will not run at all.
All of the information for this latch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: 1/4" nut driver, Channel Lock pliers, phillips head screwdriver, T-15 Torx bit
All of the information for this latch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: 1/4" nut driver, Channel Lock pliers, phillips head screwdriver, T-15 Torx bit
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the door latch in your dishwasher be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
2
Open the dishwasher door and use a t-15 torx bit to unthread all of the screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
3
Separate the panels.
4
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to release the retaining tab to detach the old door latch then disconnect the wire connecter.
5
Install the new door latch by first connecting the wire connecter then align the latch on the outer door panel and snap it into place.
6
Set the outer door panel on the hinges.
7
Confirm the inner door panel trim is in place then join the two panels together and rethread all of the screws to secure.
8
With the repair completed turn the power back on and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door latch on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reasons for replacing the latch are if the door will not stay shut or the dishwasher will not run at all.
All of the information for this latch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: 1/4" nut driver, Channel Lock pliers, phillips head screwdriver, T-15 Torx bit
All of the information for this latch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: 1/4" nut driver, Channel Lock pliers, phillips head screwdriver, T-15 Torx bit
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the door latch in your dishwasher be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
2
Open the dishwasher door and use a t-15 torx bit to unthread all of the screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
3
Separate the panels.
4
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to release the retaining tab to detach the old door latch then disconnect the wire connecter.
5
Install the new door latch by first connecting the wire connecter then align the latch on the outer door panel and snap it into place.
6
Set the outer door panel on the hinges.
7
Confirm the inner door panel trim is in place then join the two panels together and rethread all of the screws to secure.
8
With the repair completed turn the power back on and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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