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Kitchenaid dishwasher model # kdtm404ess1 door opens 1.5 hours into cycle. Door does not seem to fully close and grab the latch. Replaced door latch but that didn't help. Unit is 3.5 years old.

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If you replaced the door latch did you replace the striker? Those are the only 2things that keep it closed.

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  • Posted on Jul 12, 2007

SOURCE: Door latch is in "LOCKED" position however the door is open!

It is possible that you have a problem with the door?s sensor, maybe it?s turned off or maybe some water fell on it. This is the reason why the micro controller interpret that the door is still open, and that?s why the washing procedure does not start. You have to find the manual and determine where is the location of the sensor and then see in what state it is (Turned off, wet, or damaged)

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 06, 2008

SOURCE: Bosch Dishwasher Door Leaking Steam

Pull the seal that is on the tank 1/2 way out then close the door. This will make sure the door is tight to the seal. This happens sometimes that the seal becomes flattened. I have been using this trick on Bosch dishwashers since this series came out in 1997.

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Ron Coons

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  • Posted on Feb 22, 2008

SOURCE: dishwasher door latch

sounds as if your door latch/handle is broken internally.your dishwasher is installed with 2 screws to theunderside of your countertop. its tricky but youll have to remove them (adjusting to leveling legs down will give you more room to get some kinda a phillips head bit in ther to remove the screws), once out slide the d/w foward and remove the strike plate door will open at least get your dishes out

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 16, 2009

SOURCE: Kitchenaid dishwasher - door will not latch

The latch needs to be replaced. Kitchen Aid has made two updates to this latch. I.E. 2-revised latches. I just replacd the latch assembly and the dishwasher works fine now. Do a search for kitchen aid repair parts online and hav them shipped to your home. The repair takes five minutes. Un-screw all torx bit screws on door and the latch is under neath. One electrical dip switch held on by another screw and a two prong tab to undo the old latch. This seriously took me five minutes to repair and the parts were $40.00 online shipped.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 12, 2009

SOURCE: Kitchenaid Dishwasher door wont latch

I have a brand new whisper quiet dishwasher model kudk02crbs4 I hook everthing up but the door does not lock what is worng I have no clue what wrong

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