Plastic handle on Frigidaire 700 series dishwasher broke.

Hello friend, thank you for your post!

From understanding you are replacing the latch handle on your Frigidaire dishwasher. Some of these intricate parts do require precision and patience, therefore when replacing the exchange of electrical components or removing them from your appliance, I always suggest seeking professional assistance. One must be very careful as these replacements can lead to potential harm. -Matt

See if there are any plastic pieces broken or cracked on either part of the sprayer arm, then contact Frigidaire.

You need a new latch assembly - go to attached link for part, pricing Search Over 2 1 Million Appliance Parts

The handle is very easy to replace, you will have to get a new one , it comes as an assembly. To replace it open the door, and at the top inside you will see 5 screws, remove them, you will then be able to tilt the top plastic outer piece forward and expose the handle assembly, remove the 2 screws holding the assembly in and install new handle, reinstall front and screws you removed , your done !

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Please check whether the plastic pins are broken.

I removed the inner door panel and found the handle broken. It has integrally molded plastic pins that provide a pivot for the handle to push against the release assembly. These were broken off. Also noticed that there were some small fingers molded on the back of the switch panel that were snapped off. I'm not sure what these are for and I can't see how they are needed for the latch operation. My hunch is that they aid in positioning the handle during factory assembly. I'm NOT going to buy a new switch panel to replace these!

I don't know why the handle broke but it did so in stages. I think one pin broke, and then everything else broke because of added misalignment and stress. The good news: a new handle only costs about $10 and I'll have it in a couple of days. Thanks

my dishwasher's handle broke off

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The latch and handle are an assm on this dishwasher part is going to run you about $45 -$50.

Handle needs to be replaced part# 154537303 (blk). Un plug unit, take 4 screws from behind blk control panel out. Panel will fold down, remove two torx head screws from door latch, replace with new one and put it back together and your done.

The lights flashed on mine for about three months before smoke started to pour out of it during the drying cycle. It nearly burned my house down.