Kenmore Dishwasher Door Latch

Genuine oem part 5304442175 rc item 1063307.

Kenmore dishwasher door latch.

If it is damaged the door will be difficult to open and close. The second is to activate the safety switch. Seems this part fits ge kitchenaid kenmore kirkland brand whirlpool. A dishwasher does not run if the door is not latched correctly.

When the dishwasher door latch does not operate as it should your machine will not run this can be a major annoyance but should also be an easy thing to repair. The latch serves two purposes. If your door keeps popping open then most of the time its this part. Need help replacing the door latch bracket kit no handle part 8193882 in your kenmore dishwasher.

Watch this how to video with simple step by step inst. There may be a screw holding it in place. However even if your dishwasher is still under warranty service calls can take up to two weeks to schedule so if your dishwasher latch won t open you won t want to wait that long to resolve the issue. This is a safety feature designed to prevent water from leaking past the door and flooding the kitchen.

Dishwasher door latch and gasket kit black. Kenmore dishwasher door latch. This is a very easy repair. 1 dishwasher door latch the dishwasher door latch has 2 purposes.

The door latch keeps the dishwasher door securely closed. The door latch keeps your dishwasher closed during the wash cycle. If the latch does close. To complete this repair remove the faceplate from the dishwasher door and disconnect the latch from the latch assembly.

This repair procedure works for some kenmore whirlpool kitchenaid maytag jennair and amana dishwashers. I have a kitchenaid panel style dishwasher and had to replace both parts of the latch but this part does work. The first is to pull the door tight and keep it closed to prevent water leaks. The lock latch also pushes in the safety switch so the dishwasher knows the door is closed.

If the dishwasher lock latch is out of alignment reposition it and try to shut the door. This repair guide offers detailed instructions for accessing and replacing the door latch assembly in a dishwasher. You also can use the same basic process to replace the door latch assembly on ge frigidaire electrolux samsung and lg.