{"product_id":"134412860-washer-door-handle","title":"134412860 Washer Door Handle Replacement for Frigidaire \u0026 Kenmore Washers","description":"\u003ch2\u003e134412860 \/ 134412800 Washer Door Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinforced Structural Polymer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured from a high-density, impact-resistant plastic designed to withstand the repetitive mechanical leverage required to engage and disengage the door latch hundreds of times per year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic Pull Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a contoured grip surface that provides a comfortable and secure hold, ensuring the front-load door can be opened smoothly even when hands are wet from handling laundry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV-Stabilized Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treated with a specialized coating to resist \"yellowing\" and brittleness caused by long-term exposure to laundry room lighting and the chemical vapors of detergents and bleaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Pivot Alignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered with exact tolerances for the internal mounting pins, ensuring a \"no-play\" fit that prevents the handle from feeling loose or wobbly during operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces \/ Cross-Reference Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e134412860\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e134412800\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1378569\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAP4315875\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePS2330842\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAH2330842\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEA2330842\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis door handle is the standard replacement for most Frigidaire-manufactured front-load washers produced between 2005 and 2015. Key compatible brands include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrigidaire \/ Frigidaire Affinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits hundreds of ATF, FAFW, FAFN, FAEW, and GLTF series models (e.g., ATF6000ES, FAFW3511KW).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKenmore (417 Series):\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with many 417-prefix front-load washers produced by Frigidaire for Sears (e.g., 417.44052400, 417.41100000).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrolux, Crosley, \u0026amp; White-Westinghouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct fit for various CFW and WLT series units utilizing the 134412860 handle style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the \u003cstrong\u003eouter plastic handle\u003c\/strong\u003e. If the door still won't open after replacing the handle, you may need to inspect the internal metal latch or the 131763202 door strike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Snapped Off:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common failure—the plastic mounting tabs inside the handle have sheared off, leaving you with the handle in your hand and the door stuck shut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoor Won't Open:\u003c\/strong\u003e You pull the handle, but it doesn't \"engage\" the internal latch mechanism, often because the internal plastic leverage point has cracked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisible Cracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hairline fractures appearing near the pivot points, indicating the plastic is reaching its fatigue limit and is about to fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic Discoloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The handle has turned yellow or grey compared to the rest of the door, making the machine look aged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoose\/Floppy Feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e The handle doesn't spring back into place or feels \"spongy\" when pulled, suggesting the plastic housing is deformed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety First:\u003c\/strong\u003e For your safety, unplug the washer before starting. While this is a mechanical repair, you will be working near the door lock wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess the Screws:\u003c\/strong\u003e You will typically need to remove the several Torx or Phillips head screws located on the \u003cstrong\u003einner door panel\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows the inner and outer door shells to separate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Glass\" Precaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Be extremely careful when separating the door panels; the heavy glass \"bowl\" is held in place by these panels. Have a second person hold the glass or lay the door flat on a towel-covered table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransfer the Hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e You may need to move the metal pivot pin and the small return spring from your old handle to the new 134412860. Note their orientation before removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnap and Screw:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the new handle is seated, realign the door panels. Ensure the handle moves freely before tightening all the screws back into the inner panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BlueStarsParts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50743706845359,"sku":"AZ76721884","price":16.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/6815\/5311\/files\/AZ76721884_1.jpg?v=1792915168","url":"https:\/\/bluestarshub.com\/products\/134412860-washer-door-handle","provider":"Blue Stars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}