Can't unplug dishwasher door latch amana abd1500aws

Ginko

• 19396 Answers
• Posted on Nov 29, 2008

SOURCE: Amana ADB 1200AWW

Try first unlocking the door latch with a small screwdriver, unplug power cord before working on the door lock.

If this does not work buy a replacement door lock, or get it replaced.

Use the number listed on the owner manual if you want to call a technician.

Enter model number on this website to find schematics and replacement parts.

SOURCE: Amana Dishwasher Mod. ADB1500AWQ, Door won't open.

HI,

Please check whether the plastic pins are broken.

I removed the inner door panel and found the handle broken. It has integrally molded plastic pins that provide a pivot for the handle to push against the release assembly. These were broken off. Also noticed that there were some small fingers molded on the back of the switch panel that were snapped off. I'm not sure what these are for and I can't see how they are needed for the latch operation. My hunch is that they aid in positioning the handle during factory assembly. I'm NOT going to buy a new switch panel to replace these!

I don't know why the handle broke but it did so in stages. I think one pin broke, and then everything else broke because of added misalignment and stress. The good news: a new handle only costs about $10 and I'll have it in a couple of days. Thanks

SOURCE: Amana Dishwasher door will not open. Latch you grap is very loose

We have the same problem and I bought the latch locally for $26.00 now trying to figure out exactly how to get the door apart to replace.

SOURCE: Door latch problem

how to align the door to center the latch

SOURCE: amana dishwasher handle

Push the screw driver against the center spring mechanism.