ADB3500AWS Amana Dishwasher - Instructions

After checking the door switch I found the micro switches were working but the unit would not start on the control panel. Thinking the latch was worn, I ordered a replacement. After changing the replacement latch and switches that came with it, the unit would still not start. I checked the switch and it is making contact. I can start the unit after I close the door using the handle of a pair of pliers. So I assume the control board is bad, due to the fact that it will not initialize the control panel until the door is closed. Now I have ordered a control board and will replace...stay tuned!!

Ordered door latch assembly tuned off breaker pried door open as it was closed.. took 10 screws out of door ,unplugged 2 plugs popped nrw part in put screws back...fixed easy job...took about 10 minutes saved at least $100 dollars part was delivered in 2 days. The hardest part was getting the door open to fix it.

I took off the door panel by removing the 8 torx head screws. The two electrical plug on t=each side of the handle were very tight. I used a non-metalic pry bar to remove them. Attached the new handle , installed the screw and started up the dishwasher. The kids were very pleased that the handle was received in only two days.

Probably from hanging on a tall item as the upper rack was pulled out. One of the retaining tabs was broken and the rotating arm would not stay in place.

I first shut of the breaker, since I would be working with the wiring. After gently prying the door open, I unscrewed the plastic panel from the inside of the door. The cracked parts of the latch were very obvious. That assembly also came loose with the panel mounting screws. It was easier to pry the switches from the old latch assembly than to unplug the wires from the old switch and, since they were still in good working order, I install them on the new assembly. I then replaced the screws and finished the job.

I took the plastic part of the door off and then I took the handle unit off by pulling off two wire connection hooked up the wire connections just by pushing them together screw the unit to the door put the plastic part back and it was done.

Opened the dorr, removed the inside panel = the most time consuming part - and then exchanged the handle assembly. Then replaced the panel. Snap!
The hardest part was determining the part that I needed - the right part that did not involve repairing the/an assembly. Luckily I got the right one and two un-needed parts.

Stuff happens.

removed top row of screws and two down each side. unplug electrical connectors. reverse operation. the amazing thing was i ordered the part on-line wed. , the day before thanksgiving, and it was here via fedex on friday, two days later. funny how some repair services tell you the parts are out a week to ten days!

Pried door open. First ordered the wrong part...latch assembly with no handle. Reordered proper part and installed it in no time. Ordered regular shipping (cheapest) and in both instances parts were there in two days via Fed Ex. Very quick getting the parts to me.
Removed half of the screws on inside of door and used pliers to unhook assembly from the two power connectors and then popped new one in place by hand. All repairs should be this easy. I will use this company again for all appliance parts needed.

I removed the screws on the interior door cover plate, pulled the cover plate back which exposes the latch switch. I then pulled the two electric connectors off the switch, swapped out new switch, reconnected electric and put the screws back in. Simple repair which took not more than 15 minutes and solved the problem.

All screws are on the inside of the dishwasher.Not a good place when the washer is closed and the handle breaks.Had to take a box cutter and remove some plastic in the handle area to be able to remove broken handle and open dish washer.Once open this repair is a piece of cake.2 wires and a hand full of screws.

The latch that opens the door to the diswasher was broken. It became difficult to open the dishwasher door.

A quick search on the internet using the machine make and model took me to Partselect.com. Another quick seach of the exploded views of my dishwasher gave me the part number and a few more clicks had it on order.

I recieved the part buy the end of the week. and had it installed within 15 to 20 minutes and I was up and running.

What a deal!!! Thanks

I ordered the part, unscrewed the door, installed the new handle, and put it all back together again.

Pushed them on

Removed screws holding inside liner to door. Seperated the two revealing latch assembly. Removed two electrical plugs from latch. Installed plugs on new latch assembly. Put door and liner together and reinstalled screws with screw setting of driver on lowest torque setting. Hand tightened and tested. Whole job less than 10 minutes. Super easy, wife impressed!