The Door Latch Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It secures the dishwasher door during operation, ensuring it remains tightly closed to prevent water leakage and to allow the dishwasher to function properly. The door latch assembly can fail due to various reasons, such as repeated use, accidental impact, or wear and tear of the latch components over time. Electrical issues or misalignment can also contribute to malfunction. Symptoms of a bad door latch assembly include: The dishwasher door not staying closed The dishwasher not starting or stopping mid-cycle Water leaking from the door during operation Difficulty latching or unlatching the door This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.This part fixes the following symptomsDoor latch failurePart Number W10862259 (AP5999602) replaces W10130698, W10130699, WPW10130699, W10130697, 4382318, 99002988, 99002989, 99002990, 99003358, 99003359, 99003428, PS11731673.