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Maytag Dishwasher error code

Maytag Dishwasher Error DOOR-OPEN

Ensure the dishwasher door is fully closed and latched.

Ensure the dishwasher door is fully closed and latched.

EasyStart with 5-15 minutes of safe checks
✅ WORTH FIXINGParts under $100
Maytag dishwasher repair guide for error DOOR-OPEN
Error codeDOOR-OPENDishwasher

Try these first

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Ensure the dishwasher door is fully closed and

    Ensure the dishwasher door is fully closed and latched.

  2. 2
    Check for any obstructions preventing the door from

    Check for any obstructions preventing the door from closing completely.

  3. 3
    Inspect the door gasket for damage or debris

    Inspect the door gasket for damage or debris that might prevent proper sealing.

A quick explanation

What does DOOR-OPEN mean?

Ensure the dishwasher door is fully closed and latched.

The answer you came for

How to fix Maytag dishwasher error DOOR-OPEN

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    Ensure the dishwasher door is fully closed and

    Ensure the dishwasher door is fully closed and latched.

  2. 2

    Check for any obstructions preventing the door from

    Check for any obstructions preventing the door from closing completely.

  3. 3

    Inspect the door gasket for damage or debris

    Inspect the door gasket for damage or debris that might prevent proper sealing.

  4. 4

    Check the door hinges for proper alignment and

    Check the door hinges for proper alignment and smooth operation.

  5. 5

    Remove the inner door panel to access the

    Remove the inner door panel to access the door switch mechanism.

  6. 6

    Test the door switch continuity with a multimeter

    Test the door switch continuity with a multimeter (should change state when door closes).

  7. 7

    If the switch is faulty, disconnect the electrical

    If the switch is faulty, disconnect the electrical connector and replace the switch.

  8. 8

    Check the wiring harness for any damage or

    Check the wiring harness for any damage or loose connections.

  9. 9

    Clean the door strike plate and latch mechanism

    Clean the door strike plate and latch mechanism with a soft cloth.

  10. 10

    Test the door closure and ensure the error

    Test the door closure and ensure the error code clears.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix Dishwasher Error Ensure the dishwasher door is fully closed and latched.Check for any obstructions preventing the door from closing completely.Inspect the door gasket for damage or debris that might prevent proper sealing.Check the door hinges for proper alignment and smooth operation.Remove the inner door panel to access the door switch mechanism.Test the door switch continuity with a multimeter (should change state when door closes).If the switch is faulty, disconnect the electrical connector and replace the switch.Check the wiring harness for any damage or loose connections.Clean the door strike plate and latch mechanism with a soft cloth.Test the door closure and ensure the error code clears. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases through links on this page.

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Part listed in the current guide

OEM candidate: W10404409

Price noted in the current guide: $35-60

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Maytag Dishwasher error DOOR-OPEN in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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