Handle and Door Latch Assembly with Switches

Unplugged the dishwasher. I used a "star" bit to remove screws on the inner door panel. Two of these screws also held the door latch assembly in place. The new latch assembly came with two microswitches but I had difficulty removing the wires from the old assembly so I unsnapped the old microswitches & put them in place of the new ones. The mounting holes in the new latch assembly lined up perfectly so there was no problem replacing the inner door panel.

Note: I noticed that the design of the new latch was improved over the one I removed. My old latch broke at the plastic pivot point. The new latch was mounted on a metal rod which is substantially stronger.

Isolated the dishwasher at the fuse panel. Unscrewed 9 screws (inside of the front drop-down door) which automatically released the broken latch. Unplugged the two electric male connections connecting the door latch assembly. Connected new handle and door latch assembly. Re-inserted the 9 screws on inner side of front drop-down door.

Removed the torx screws(11) inside the door. Disconnected the old switch and replaced with the new one. Done.

Being a fairly technical female, I decided after Internet research to replace this part by myself. It could not have been easier - even after reading several Internet horror stories. I believe the major difference being I replaced the entire assembly, not simply the latch.

You need a hex-head allen wrench to remove the inside cover of the dishwasher door, and some sort of pliers to remove the old unit. I used vice grips since I am a wimpy girl - they worked nicely (this took the longest time).

Step by Step:

Turn off the power to your dishwasher.

Remove the door screws and carefully lift it to access the door latch assembly.

Remove the old door latch by unplugging the black and white electrical mechanism. Pay close attention to which side the black and white connections are removed from for reconnection reasons. This is where I had to use vice grips. It took a bit to "unplug" the old latch assembly.

Once the old latch assembly is removed, position the new latch assembly and reconnect the electrical source.

Carefully reposition the door and replace the screws.

Turn on the power.

Run a short cycle (I used rinse) to make sure that the unit was replaced correctly.

Can it be any easier than that??

The door latch handle on my Maytag MDB6700 AWW dish washer appeared to be loose and possibly broken. I removed the inner door cover to check it out and found that two plastic tabs on the latch had broken off. That was the problem. I got on line, found the part and ordered it on Sep. 23. I was a little apprehensive that it would be the right part. I was shocked when it arrived on Sep. 25 after only two days. I never expected it so to arrive so quickly. The new part had steel where the plastic tabs that broke were, so I don't ever expect to have this problem again. I put in the replacement part and replaced the door panel and it is working perfectly. I am completely satisfied.

Bob

took panel loose on door to access assembly. easy to switch out.

Unplug the machine from the AC power! Remove the screws around the inside perimeter of the door. On my dishwasher these reqire a torx bit. Using pliers carefully pull the wires off their terminals on the latch assembly. Note which ones go to the left and right of the latch assembly. Mine had a black mark that was to face outward on each wire connector. Position the latch assembly, and lay the panel back in position noting the seal at the bottom. Replace the screws (don't overtighten)and you're done!

Removed inside door panel.Disconscted two pluges from handel.Replaced with the new door latch.Still won't turn on .Must find other problem

Turned off power. Removed interior door panel of dishwasher by unscrewing screws (required allen wrench/hex key.) Instructions with replacement part indicated that I should use a needle-nosed plier to unplug the old latch and replug new one. Was unable to "unplug" the tines from the old latch. So, I removed the entire plug/socket unit on each side of the old latch, and placed them on new latch (saved new parts for future use if I can ever figure out how to remove prongs from old part.) Situated handle/latch in place and re-installed interior door.

Removed front panels of dishwasher
Removed defective latching mechanism
Replaced control panel and latch
Replaced front panels

Each step had to be achieved twice due to alignment issues. Current control panel does not have a ll the same functions enabled (for example the delay wash feature doesn't work)

First off, I have to give credit to PartSelect.com for fast delivery. I had the parts two days after I ordered them.

The repair was very quick and easy. There are about 10 Torx head screws holding the inner panel to the door so I decided to use an electric drill to remove and put them back. I put the proper size Torx driver into my portable electric drill and removed all of the screws in less than 2 minutes. The door latch assembly is secured with two of those door screws, so it was already loose when I lifted the panel away from the door. All I had to do was unplug the two wire harness's from the old switch, replace with a new switch and plug them back in. The door panel went back on easily and quickly with the electric drill. My drill has a built-in torque adjuster so I set it to lightly secure the screws which made the job go fast.

The lint filter was just a replacement for an older one on the cloths dryer that had developed holes in it. Perfect fit.

It seemed like a control unit problem to me, something in the board. It was basically a guess,every once in awhile you get lucky. I took off the inner panel for the door (shut power off to unit!) Removed the control board screws, released tabs on harness connector and changed board out. It works fine now. Rather be lucky than good any day.

Removed 4 screws along top of door,pulled latch out disconected wires,put new latch in place,attached wires,put screws back and wala I was done. Saved a $65.00 service charge by doing it myself. Oh yeah ordered part one DAY AND GOT IT THE NEXT . Am one happy customer. Thank you Parts Select. Bob Kenshalo Fresno Ca.

I dissassembled the door assembly by removing the inner liner to gain access to the latch assembly. Once the door liner had been revoved and simply disconnecting two electrical leads the latch assembly was removed quite easily from the door. After inspecting the latch assembly I determined that the plastic latch had broken off on one side rendering the entire latch assembly inoperative. I ordered a replacement latch which arrived in 3 days by one of the common carriers. After opening the shipping container I was suprised that the entire assembly including the latch had been shipped. Having replaced the latch before due to an identical problem with the design, I was assuming a difficult time replacing the latch into the assembly. Not only was I suprised that the entire assembly was enclosed but that the replacement had been redesigned into a single assembled unit with metal vs plastic latch pivor points. With the new assembly in hand it took less than 30 minutes to replace the assembly and button up the entire job. A very pleasant suprise (thanks to the completed latch assembly) for what I had anticipated would have been a troubling repair job.

Called a repairman, watched him take apart the base where the filter is. Took about 8 screws.
Told him the handle was broken. Asked him what he had to do to take out the handle. He told me all the screws around the inside of the door. Then he told me it was $284.00 to fix it. Thought about buying a new one, then went online to Partsselect.com. Talked with a tech, ordered the filter and the handle. Put the filter in and put back in the 7-8 screws. Then I put in the latch. It plugs into the main board with 2 wires that just slip back in. Took a little to snap the handle into place because I was afraid I would break it, but it's pretty tough. Put back in the screws around the door and it has worked fine since then. Note on screws: They are the funny shaped ones that fit the screwdriver or drill bit in sets that no one thinks they will ever use. By the way the parts cost about $50. with overnight shipping. Saved $230.00 for a half hour of my time.