Door Disassembly; Handle, Catch And Strike Replacement - Maytag MDE17CS Service Manual

HaNDlE, CaTCH aND STrikE rEPlaCEMENT

Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
1. The door can be disassembled by removing
the star head screws around the edge of the
door and separating the two halves. There
are two screws on top, one on the handle
end, two on the bottom and the two star
head screws in each hinge that secure them
to the door.
Star Head
Screws
2. To change the door handle, press on the
back edge of the door handle to release the
locking tabs from the outer door panel

DOOr DiSaSSEMBlY,

3.
4.
5.
Locking
Tabs
4-20
Remove the handle from the front of this
door panel.
The door catch and door strike are press
fitted into slots. Remove the catch by prying
it out with a flat blade screwdriver and
pressing the new one into place.
Door Catch
Remove the door strike by squeezing it and
removing it with pliers.
Door Strike