MDBTT59AWW Maytag Dishwasher - Instructions

Unplugged the power

Removed the torx screws from the door

Removed the old handle from plug

Placed the new handle in position and plugged it in

Rescrewed in the torx screws in the door

I just took out old basket and removed the old handle with a screw drive. Then I snapped the old handle on the new basket and placed it into the dish washer rack. All done!!

I was very happy with the fast shipment of the part and pleased that the entire assembly was sent and not just the plastic handle. The repair was very quick and easy and I had the job done in minutes. I removed all of the screws along the front interior of the dishwasher door panel and carefully seperated the two pieces without removing them from the dishwasher. I turned off the power to the machine and easily disconneted the leads on the door latch assembly. I reconnected the leads to the new assembly, placed it back in the tabs and put the two door pieces-inner and outer panels -back together with the screws.

This was as easy as it gets. Replacement handle was much better quality than original plus came with switch holder. Pulled off electrical connectors from old and pushed back on the new and was done. Took longer to take the cover off inside door and put it back. than it did to replace switch.

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

First, DISCONNECT ALL ELECTRICITY; the door handle has two hot wires connected to it. Next removed the male e-torx bolts from the dishwasher inside door panel, once the inside door panel was removed; access to the door handle is easily available. Remove the two door latch switches from the right and left of the door handle, there will be a Black and White wire set connected. If you have not yet disconnected electricity, you will probably get a nice shock at this point. Once the door handle switches are removed, you can easily replace the door handle. To complete this job, simply reverse the order of which the inside door panel was disassembled the inside door to complete this job.

Remove the inside door panel by taking off torx screws and they simply replaced handle/latch switch assembly. 2 wiring connector took some hard tugs to disconnect. Very easy repair due to a really cheap plastic OEM handle.

I removed the screws from around the door and disconnected the wires from the handle. The repair was easier then replacing the wheels on the rack that kept breaking

It's not much of a story. Just discarded the split basket and replaced it with the new one. I was really impressed with the short amount of time before it arrived

So the door failed one fine evening and blew water and the door open. Come to find out the latching mechanism had failed due to stress cracks. The last sterilization cycle seems to do the failed part in totally to the point if failed on the next wash cycle.

So 12 screws later and a new door latch assembly I have a working Maytag once again.

Steps are:

1.Unplug dishwasher of AC supply

2.Lower front door 45 degrees down.

3.Remove 5 screws on the top of door assembly

4.Remove next lower 4 screws mid door assembly. Leaving the lowest screws in place.

5.Separate front door assembly from inter shell of door.

6.Grab door latch assembly and disconnect one switch at a time. Replace one switch connector at a time to the new latch assembly.

7.You must keep in mind that the switches have a locking connector so use a very fine screw driver to disengage the lock in the center of the plug.

8.Once you have swaped out of old latch reassemble in reverse order.

And your done! ?

I open the door and removed 11 scews. I than removed the inside of the door to access the latch. I pulled the two wire clips and remove the latch. Place the new latch in the slots and pushed the wire clips back on. I than replaced the back panel and drove the screws back in.

The funny thing is at first I called a local appiance dealer here in town to get the part. After two weeks of waiting and no return call. I notified them to forget the order. I went on line and found this web site. Within three days I had my part at a better price than I was qouted by the appliance store.

Removed the eight screws holding the front panel on the door, then separated the panel from the door assembly. Removed the old broken latch and replaced with the new one, then put the panel back on door assembly.

This is the second time in 8 years that the latch handle broke. Its made of plastic and that is obviously why its not very sturdy. Since its a part that is used every time you latch the door shut to do a wash load it could have been better designed.

Using a torque screw driver I separated the back inside panel on the door from the front panel. The latch assembly was immediately freed since two of the screws that hold the top of the panel also hold the latch assembly on. I separated the left and right wires from the latch by pulling the wire sockets away from the latch. There are some detents that have to be pushed since they hold the wire caps on. removed the latch assembly and replaced it with the new assembly. Plugged the wire caps back into the new assembly, replaced the rear panel back on to the front panel and screwed all of the perimeter screws back in. when working with the latch assembly use something to keep the front and rear panels separated so that they don't snap shut while your working. Very easy repair and one that can save you a ton of money.

The repair was very easy....removed the screws around the door of the dishwasher, lifted and pulled the part right out. I just had to unplug the wires from the old hand and plug them back in to the new one. The past slid right in to place. My only problem was the screw hole for the screw that holds it in place was broken as well, so I hope only one crew will hold it.

I followed the instructions from other users on this site. So easy to accomplish this fix. The hardest part was not ruining my manicure in the process. :)