REPLACING PLATE HANDLE FOR MODEL DW691ED DISHWASHER??

The broken handle is not replaceable unless you talk to the dishwasher company and get them to replace it, but this might be a bit costly so maybe try finding a different alternative.

Hello;

My name is Peter. I am a retired field service appliance technician.

This is a difficult question to answer because you did not provide a model number. When you open the dish washer door you will see a metal label. Your model number is on this label.

Generally, manufactures use a special screw called a torque screw. The head of the screw looks like a star. It may be a different head screw.

Dish washer door handles are made of plastic. It is not uncommon for the handle housing, the handle or the retention spring to break.

On some dish washers you have to remove the inside door panel to access the handle assembly and on others there is a cover plate for the dishwasher control panel at the top of the inside of the door.

Before you attempt this task - do not go blind. Give me your model number.

Firstly open the top draw and on the left hand side between the two draws there is a plate with the model number and you dishwashers serial number .

Once you have that info you can either go on the Fisher and Paykel web site or ring your local distribution or service agent
Cheers I hope this helps

Hi Scott. It appears you have the same dishwasher as mine bought in 2010- it worked sporadically for several years. I bought one year warranty ($289) in Feb2014 . Over 2 months, service technicians replaced 3 parts (user control board, motor control board and water sensor) hoping that each would fix it. They told me to run hot water before starting a wash cycle. Dish washing cycle failures were still sporadic and it finally lost all power in May2014. Service techs would not come out so I confirmed house power supply with a multimeter and then took the door apart to access the latch. I determined the latch kill circuit was not assembled properly and it had carbon buildup which I scraped off.

If your warranty has ended and you attempt this, do not use a power screw driver with these Torx screws as you can easily strip the threads or damage the plastic user control housing by screwing in too far on the top screws. (especially if you forget to reinstall the internal handle which acts as a spacer).

To disassemble: Remove the top 4 screws and top side screws, loosen the middle and lower side screws as needed. Separate the washer door face wide enough to remove the user control board, let it hang by the cord. The handle will be loose in the way, remove it. The latch has a white plastic kill circuit which is held to the latch with tabs. Unplug the circuit and carefully remove it. The circuit comprises 2 flat metal sheets that are pushed together by the latch lever when the door is shut. These plates separate when the door is open to kill washer power. The latch lever should be under both circuit plates with the shorter plate on the bottom. (long plate, short plate, lever, white housing). Reassemble, remember to include the handle My dishwasher operates properly now.

Refer this parts diagram.

http://spares.bigwarehouse.com.au/images/files/18196_71ac2010b1b67e91c23c267b28e0cae7.pdf
You have to remove the screws holding the front panel and access the door handle to replace it. Make sure the mains power chord is taken out from the plug.

F7 means there is a bad communication between the motor and the control board. Make sure none of the wires are broken and if not, then replace your control board in the front face of your dishwasher.

This must be a very old model as it is not a current model number on most of the online parts stores.

However, best to compare the handle with some of the Maytag handles shown on this site or this one.

It might help to find the full 6-8 character model number if you can find somewhere on the dishwasher. MDB1xxxx

The idea is to lift up on the part of the latch that is fixed to the body of the washer. The door part of the latch slides under this peice. If the handle mechanism is broken, it will not depres the door part of the latch to allow it to open. therefore, we have to pickup the latch part fixed to the body.

To get the door open, take a clothes hanger and cut off a 12" peice with a pair of pliers. Bend the last 1.25" at 90 degress angle. Make another bend about 4 " from that to make another 90 degree angle. This will give you leverage. Insert the first bent end between the top of the door and the counter. Rotate it so that the end is facing down. Feel for a metal plate. When you hit the plate with the probe, turn your hanger so that it lifts up the plate and simultaneously pull on the door handle. The door should come open.

Now you have to get the handle repaired, but at least you know how to open the door.

Pull the plastic screw on each side of the drawer with a nose plier. This will loosen the front cover and allow you to lift the top plate along with the handle. Replace the handle and put back the front plate and the front cover. Finally put the 2 screws back.

F4 mean heat sensor. need a proffesional to come in and fix it.