Simple to install
Like a lot of others, the door latch on my Maytag dishwasher broke, and I ordered this to repair it. It was very simple to install on my model: First, unplug the dishwasher or turn off the power from your breaker box -- there are live connections to this part, and you'll give yourself a nasty shock otherwise.
Then, open the dishwasher door and remove the ten or so screws along the inside edge, so you can lift up the inside panel from the door frame. The old latch piece was attached with two of those screws, at least on my model, so after removing them you should be able to just take it right out.
The only tricky part I ran into was disconnecting the wires from the old assembly; they were wedged in tight and I eventually had to use a pair of pliers to pull them loose. I was worried I might break something, but I was able to get them loose with some firm pressure and wiggling. Then, just plug those wires into the same part on the new assembly, put it back where...
super simple to install for any novice, handle and latch combined
Installed myself in 5 minutes.
Unscrew 10 screws on the Maytag Quiet series 100 or 200 door. Lift up the inside door panel and unplug old part from two wiring harness connectors (may need to use pliers or something if connector is stuck, I had to, but they came off easy with a strong pull). Plug the new part (exactly as it comes from the package, don't mess with anything it is ready to go) into the two wiring connections, put the door panel back down and screw back in the 10 screws. Screw in the two screws on each side of the latch first. you can move or put pressure on the inside panel in order to align screw holes. Be sure you turn off electric at your panel for the Dishwasher before you start. Turn it back on when finished and test a wash cycle, then cancel after it starts.
Part shows made in Mexico, but so did the original on my 200 series dishwasher. Also check the screws on the door a regular screw driver head does not work, job requires a special hex...
Handle well done
Maytag makes a crappy dishwasher these days, coasting on their reputation from years ago. Then when a problem rears its head, they will not stand behind their product. Instead they suggest a service call which might cost far more than putting the money toward a replacement with another brand. Look at Consumer Reports and avoid Maytag.
So the weak handle on my Maytag breaks regularly and I bought spares at six dollars apiece and changed them out when necessary. Now they stop production as they replace it with this three times more expensive 'fix' for this dilemma.
The service from this seller was A-1 for a quickly shipped and received new part as described. Could not have asked for more!
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