How do I change a handle on a Maytag dishwasher?

My Maytag Quiet Series 400 dishwasher (model MDB7601AWB) has a broken handle. I am still able to open the door with some effort, but it feels almost like a spring has broken in the handle. I am able to find the replacement handle online, but I was hoping to find step-by-step instructions (preferably with diagrams). I have also tried to find a repair manual online with no luck.



Can anyone help?



Thanks!How do I change a handle on a Maytag dishwasher?
the part for just the handle is worthless. the part number your looking for is W10130695...that is your handle in black, and to replace it here is step by step.



1.shut off power

2.open door down to fully open 90 degree postion

3. with a torx 16 head remove all screws around white plastic door there should be about 8

4.bracket laying across top of panel with green ground wire connected on right side, move to side out of way or remove by removing 1/4'; nut drive screw

5.locate latch assembly

6.remove both black and white wires(L1 and Neutral) from switch terminals(new part should have them so dont freak if your break terminals they get stiff after awhile)

7. replace old latch assembly with new latch assembly in same way removed

8.button unit up as you disembled it and turn power back on.



and there you go youll be back up in no time, for further information if your wondering is it going to happen again the answer is shouldnt, the old design was platic pivot points the new design has a metal bar jammed threw the pivot points to prevent this from happening, good luck.How do I change a handle on a Maytag dishwasher?
Well, here's the technical manual for it http://www.servicematters.com/maytag_lib but it doesn't show much in the way of mechanical parts.



I'd just disassemble the door and look to see how it works and figure out what do to from there. It's not usually more than a dozen screws to take it apart. Be sure to disconnect power to it beforehand.

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