How to Repair a Door Latch on My Maytag MDB7600AWW

The Maytag MDB7600AWW is a built-in dishwasher, designed for use in a residential kitchen. The control panel of the dishwasher is located on the top of the front of the dishwasher door, and has a door latch that securely shuts the dishwasher. The latch houses the door handle and door latch switches, which detect if the door is in the open or closed position. The latch is made of plastic, and after regular use, may begin to crack or break completely, making it difficult to open and close your dishwasher. To restore functionality to the dishwasher, replace the latch.

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Instructions

- 1
  Turn off the dishwasher breaker in your home's service panel.
- 2
  Open the dishwasher door, and remove the screws on the perimeter of the inner door panel, securing the inner panel to the door. Lift the inner door panel to gain access to the interior of the control panel.
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  Note the proper installation location of the wires connected to the door latch switches, and then remove the wires from the switches by pulling them straight off of the terminals using pliers.
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  Remove the door latch assembly mounting screws, and then remove the assembly from the top of the door.
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  Remove the two switches, as well as the door handle from the old latch, and discard the latch. To release the door handle, lift the two tabs, securing it into the latch using a small flat-head screwdriver
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  Snap the two switches into the new latch. Snap the door handle into the new latch.
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  Place the new latch assembly into the control panel, and re-install the mounting screws to secure it into position.
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  Re-install the inner door panel, and replace the screws that secure the panel to the door.
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  Close the dishwasher door, and then restore the dishwasher's power source.

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