How to Install a Door Latch on a GE Potscrubber

GE manufactured many models of dishwashers in its Potscrubber series, all of which were designed for permanent installation in your home. The dishwasher has a door lock on the front of the control panel that must be physically moved left and right to unlock the door. If the door is unlocked, the dishwasher will not function. After regular use, the door latch may become damaged and prevent the door from closing or locking. If the latch is damaged, the dishwasher won't run until it is replaced.

Things You'll Need

• Phillips screwdriver

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Turn off the dishwasher's power supply by turning off the dishwasher breaker in your home's main service panel.

   • 2

     Open the dishwasher door and locate the latch, which is located at the front-center portion of the top of the wash tub.

   • 3

     Remove the two screws securing the latch in place, and then remove the latch.

   • 4

     Align the new latch with the screw holes, and then install the two screws that secured the old latch in place.

   • 5

     Close and lock the dishwasher door to ensure proper alignment, and adjust the latch as needed.

   • 6

     Restore power to the dishwasher.