Dishwasher Door Handle And Latch Assembly with Switch Specifications
This door latch (Dishwasher Door Latch Assembly, Door Latch Assembly, Latch Assembly) is a simple on/off mechanism that prohibits the dishwasher from operating when the door is open. It is located on the door of your dishwasher, and is mounted on the inner door panel. The door latch can break from material fatigue. If the door is often slammed or opened quickly, the latch may break prematurely. If the door won't open or the door switches won't activate, you will need to replace this part. This latch measures 5 1/2 inches wide, 4 1/2 inches high, 2 1/2 inches deep, is constructed out of plastic and comes in black. The kit includes the black handle, latch, and 2 switches.
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Zehra H - 3 days ago
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Easy to install. Perfect choice. Save a big money, not calling someone to repair. My grandma can do it so easy.
The part is in great condition.
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Patrick H - 9 days ago
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Worked as e expected
Part was new and fit perfectly
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Tina C - 26 days ago
Verified Purchase
Easy to repair
The part was the permit fit
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Lois J - March 9, 2024
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replacement dishwasher handle
I ordered a replacement handle for my Whirlpool dishwasher. The part arrived in a timely manner. It is just what I needed and works great. Thank you
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Scott H - February 23, 2024
Verified Purchase
door handle easy repair
part came in fast in good condition
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Martin M - January 14, 2024
Verified Purchase
Easy fix!! Looked like original part!!
Dishwasher over 15yrs old!
Part looked like original fit like a glove!!
Made it an easy fix!!!
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Stephen S - January 2, 2024
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Part
Saved myself some money. Part great. Easy to install.
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Matt V - December 20, 2023
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Exactly what I needed
Couldn’t believe it when I finally found the part on this site, and the video was incredibly helpful and thorough without being overly drawn-out.
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Sima P - November 16, 2023
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no worries cobber
arrived as expected and installed with only a slight issue of corrosion on the old contacts
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Christine D - September 16, 2023
Verified Purchase
Easy to repair
Was able to install the new part quickly. It was hard to remove the old part as the prong had bent. But we prevailed.
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Latch handle broken and Pivot missing
The first tine pivot broke and parts select sent me out A NEW ONE RIGHT AWAY. THE NEW ONE WENT RIGHT IN. FOR THE LATCH ASSEMBLY I SIMPLY REMOVED THE SCREWS AROUND THE DOOR AND TOOK OFF THE OLD LATCH AND PLUGGED THE NEW IN PUT BACK THE SCREWS AND THE JOB WAS DONE. IT ONLY TOOK ME AROUND 10 MINUTES.
Door handle was broken and would not release consistently
I removed the inner panel from the door. The handle and latch assembly was accessed right under the top of the inside cover. The wires were removed from the two switches. The new switches were connected on the new latch assembly. The assembly was placed on the outter door panel and the inner door cover was screwed back in place. Quick
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Who ever assembled the parts for shipment, put the latch on backwards and it was extremely hard to take the latch off of the main part. Now matter how hard I tried, I was unable to re-attach the latch until I used a file on the plastic insert to file off the inside edges until they fit. It does work now, but it could have been made much
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Paul from STAFFORD, VA
Difficulty Level:
Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers
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disconnecting wires from old latch assembly
We followed the instructions in the video online to replace the latch assembly. Removing the electric wires from the old latch assembly was difficult; I read that others had trouble with that too. Two of us worked together. I inserted a screwdriver between the plastic box shaped thing holding the wires and the old latch assembly --- bet
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Katherine from FRANKTOWN, CO
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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Latch failed; Wifey could not open door.
Read the Q & A, watched the videos and tried not to drop any screws into the wash tub. Walter from Tucson, AZ made a great point about not overtightening any screws that bed into plastic.
Harrison from Ocala, FL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Broken latch on door
Spent 1 hr following video. Difficulty was taking part apart & attaching new latch handle to latch assembly. Called PS tel support & spoke w/Breanna who was patient & tried her best to coach me. Sent photos to her via email to show what part looked like. Her boss discovered latch was attached upside down. Tried very hard to reattach in th
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Robin from FAIR LAWN, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers
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Latch loose
Remove inside cover and eight screws. Unplug two electrical connections.
LeRoy D from WAYNESVILLE, MO
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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Dishwasher would not run because door would not lock
Removed screws on inside of door and replaced door latch, put screws back in and everything has worked fine.
richard from NAPLES, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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door handle and latch broke
Remove all interior door panel screws with a torx head screwdriver (drill). Pull the interior panel up from the door far enough to access the switch assembly. Pull it out and remove the 2 electrical connectors from the old switch (using a small screw driver as a pry bar if needed). Remove the old switch and handle (that may be broken off
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George from FINDLAY, OH
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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Door latch brokeren
remove 11 screws, remove old latch after disconnecting electrical wires, connect wires to new latch assembly, and replace 11 door screws. Easy breezy.
Michael from SUN CITY, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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Jane
July 20, 2017
Looking at my dishwasher I only need the little white latch part that locks the door in place. Where can I find this part specifically, as I don’t need the whole assembly. Thanks in advanced!
Hi Jane, unfortunately as per the manufacturer you will have to purchase this assembly WPW10130695 to fix the latch, as they are not sold separately. Please let us know if you have further questions!
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Jamie
July 20, 2017
My handle broke off of my white dish washer and I don’t see this part in another color is this what I need to order? And do I need to order the whole assembly? Do they come separately? Also I have never replaced it does it come with instructions?
Hello Jamie. This is the correct assembly WPW10130695 for your white dishwasher, and it includes everything you need to replace the handle. To begin this repair, unplug your dishwasher or disconnect the power. You will want to remove the screws that are holding the inner door to remove the inner door panel. You will see wires leading to the old latch assembly, remove them and the assembly. Using the same steps but backwards you can connect the new assembly, put it back in place, and reattach the inner door panel. Good luck with this repair!
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Tom
February 26, 2018
The white handle is broken. If I order PS11748729, do I just replace the entire part? Or do I have to order another handle to put on the part?
For model number MDBTT60AWQ
Hello Tom,
Thanks for your question. Yes, the handle comes in an assembly with the latch (note that it is no longer available in white). You will need to replace the handle and latch assembly.
I hope this helps.
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David
July 20, 2017
So my door latch is hanging from my dishwasher. And I cant open the door bc its locked. I read that I can lift the door up and jerk it. Sounds easy enough. BUT will I break anything if I do this? I dont want to jerk it open if it breaks something else.
Hi David, great question. You are right, the only way to open a jammed door would be to lift the door and with controlled movements to jerk it outwards. Before attempting this, we recommend checking the dishwasher to make sure it is properly mounted so that the jerking movement does not slide it out of place and hurt the dishwasher. Otherwise, by doing this you will not be at risk for breaking anything. Just be careful and give yourself some space. I hope this helps.
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Angeline Difidi
November 3, 2017
I looked up some info online, but this model number does not appear.Also found part number mdbh965aww replacement for other models. The handle on my unit snapped off but has not affected the use of the dishwasher. Is this the replacement and would i be able to change the replacement unit myself?
For model number MDB6701AMQ2
Hi Angeline,
Thank you for your inquiry. The door handle is not sold separately and you will need to purchase the door handle and latch assembly with switches to get it. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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William
January 29, 2018
My daughter has a Maytag dish washer and she ordered a replacement part due to the fact that the unit will not cycle my question is is this part in the door and is it a plug and play unit as it appears to be
Hi William,
Thank you for your question. It looks like we have an installation video underneath this part information that will show you where this part is and how to install it: https://youtu.be/u34A8cuwJZs . Good luck with your repair.
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Paul
January 31, 2018
I'm replacing the complete door latch assembly, do i still need to remove the handle as shown in the video? Thanks
Hi Paul,
Thank you for your question. Where the handle is already part of the assembly, you should be able to take the old one off and install the new one. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Tom
October 28, 2017
Will this latch assemby plus handle fit my Maytag mdbh965aww?
For model number MDBH965AWW
Hi Tom,
Thank you for your inquiry. The Door Handle and Latch Assembly with Switches is listed under your model number and would be the correct part for your appliance. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Sharon
April 23, 2018
Is this the right assembly for my dishwasher? Do i need anything else
For model number MDBM601AWW3
Hi Sharon,
Thank you for your question. Yes, this part should work for your appliance. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
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Debbie
April 21, 2018
I ordered the Whirlpool Maytag wpw10130695 dishwasher door latch. Latch is very stiff (is this normal). After installing door will not latch unless we lift up on front panel and have to play around with door and latch before it will close almost have to force the door closed. Our old latch never gave us this problem, we could just push on door and it would latch. This is the 2nd replacement latch we have installed with the same problem. Is there something we have to release to have door latch correctly?
Hi Debbie,
Thank you for your question. It looks like we have an installation video on this part: https://youtu.be/u34A8cuwJZs, this might help to figure out if there is anything that was missed during the installation? I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
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