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Whirlpool Dryer Cabinet Panel 8519207

Samsung Holder Lever / Dryer Door Catch DC97-16970B

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DRYER DOOR WILL NOT STAY CLOSED

Samsung Holder Lever / Dryer Door Catch DC97-16970B, Fixes Dryer door will not stay closed

Samsung dryer door catch, also identified as a holder-lever assembly, that catches and retains the door strike.

Part DC97-16970BReplaces DC97-16970ASamsung
Guaranteed to Fit — or your money back.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.

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Part NumberDC97-16970B
ReplacesDC97-16970A
ManufacturerSamsung
Appliance TypeDryer
Part TypeHolder Lever / Dryer Door Catch

✅ Cross Reference Information

Current Part NumberDC97-16970B
Verified Previous OEM NumbersDC97-16970A

Common Symptoms

  • Door does not catch securely.
  • Door opens during operation because the catch does not retain the strike.

Check Before Replacing

  • With the dryer off, close the door and verify that the catch engages and retains the door strike.
  • Visually inspect the holder lever for visible damage or wear that could prevent it from retaining the strike.

Pro Tip

Confirm the complete dryer model number and revision before ordering because this part is listed for multiple Samsung dryer revisions.

Part Details

Part NumberDC97-16970B
Part TypeHolder Lever / Dryer Door Catch
ManufacturerSamsung
Appliance TypeDryer
Primary FunctionCatches and holds the dryer door strike so the door remains securely closed.

Installation Notes

  • Wear work gloves during installation to protect hands.
  • Disconnect power before servicing the dryer.

Verified Compatible Models

DV400EWHDWR-AA-0000, DV400EWHDWR-AA-0001, DV400GWHDWR-AA-0000, DV400GWHDWR-AA-0001, DV40J3000EW-A2-0000, DV40J3000GW-A2-0000, DV422EWHDWR-AA-0000, DV422EWHDWR-AA-0001, DV422GWHDWR-AA-0000, DV422GWHDWR-AA-0001, DV456ETHDSU-AA-0000, DV456EWHDSU-AA-0000, DV456EWHDSU-AA-0001, DV456EWHDWR-AA-0001, DV456GWHDSU-AA-0000, DV456GWHDSU-AA-0001, DV456GWHDWR-AA-0001, DV45H7000EW-A2-0000, DV45H7000EW/AC, DV45H7000GW-A2-0000, DV45H7200EW-A2-0000, DV45H7200GW-A2-0000, DV45K7100EW/A3-00, DV45K7600EW-A3-00, DV45K7600EW-A3-0000, DV45K7600GW-A3-00, DV45K7600GW-A3-0000, DV48H7400EP-A2-0000, DV48H7400EW-A2-0000, DV48H7400GP-A2-0000, DV48H7400GW-A2-0000, DV48J7700EW-A2-0000, DV48J7700GW-A2-0000, DV48J7770EP-A2-0000, DV48J7770EW-A2-0000, DV48J7770GP-A2-0000, DV48J7770GW-A2-0000, DV50F9A6EVW-A2-0000, DV50F9A6EVW-A2-0001, DV50F9A6GVW-A2-0001, DV50F9A7EVP-A2-0000, DV50F9A7EVW-A2-0000, DV50F9A7GVP-A2-0000, DV50F9A7GVW-A2-0000, DV50F9A8EVP-A2-0001, DV50F9A8EVW-A2-0000, DV50F9A8EVW-A2-0001, DV50F9A8GVP-A2-0001, DV50F9A8GVW-A2-0001, DV50K8600EV-A3-0000, DV50K8600EV/A3-01, DV50K8600EW-A3-0000, DVE45T3200W/A3-00, DVE45T3400V/A3-00, DVE50M7450P/A3-00, DVE50M7450W/A3-00, DVE50R5200W/A3-00, DVE50R5400W/A3-00, DVE52A5500C/A3-00, DVE52A5500W/A3-00, DVE52M8650W/A3-00, DVE54M8750V/A3-00, DVE54M8750V/AC, DVE54M8750W/A3-00, DVE54R7200W/A3-00, DVE54R7600V/A3-00, DVE55A7700V/A3-00, DVG50M7450P/A3-00, DVG50M7450W/A3-00, DVG50R5200W/A3-00, DVG52A5500C/A3-00, DVG52A5500V/A3-00, DVG52M7750V/A3-00, DVG52M8650V/A3-00, DVG52M8650W/A3-00, DVG54M8750V/A3-00, DVG54R7200W/A3-00

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.

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DC97-16970A

DV40J3000EW-A2-0000, DV40J3000GW-A2-0000, DV45H7000EW-A2-0000, DV45H7000EW/AC, DV45H7000GW-A2-0000, DV45H7200EW-A2-0000, DV45H7200GW-A2-0000, DV45K7100EW/A3-00, DV45K7600EW-A3-00, DV45K7600EW-A3-0000, DV45K7600GW-A3-00, DV45K7600GW-A3-0000, DV48H7400EP-A2-0000, DV48H7400EW-A2-0000, DV48H7400GP-A2-0000, DV48H7400GW-A2-0000, DV48J7700EW-A2-0000, DV48J7700GW-A2-0000, DV48J7770EP-A2-0000, DV48J7770EW-A2-0000, DV48J7770GP-A2-0000, DV48J7770GW-A2-0000, DV50F9A6EVW-A2-0000, DV50F9A6EVW-A2-0001, DV50F9A6GVW-A2-0001, DV50F9A7EVP-A2-0000, DV50F9A7EVW-A2-0000, DV50F9A7GVP-A2-0000, DV50F9A7GVW-A2-0000, DV50F9A8EVP-A2-0001, DV50F9A8EVW-A2-0000, DV50F9A8EVW-A2-0001, DV50F9A8GVP-A2-0001, DV50F9A8GVW-A2-0001, DV50K8600EV-A3-0000, DV50K8600EV/A3-01, DV50K8600EW-A3-0000, DV400EWHDWR-AA-0000, DV400EWHDWR-AA-0001, DV400GWHDWR-AA-0000, DV400GWHDWR-AA-0001, DV422EWHDWR-AA-0000, DV422EWHDWR-AA-0001, DV422GWHDWR-AA-0000, DV422GWHDWR-AA-0001, DV456ETHDSU-AA-0000, DV456EWHDSU-AA-0000, DV456EWHDSU-AA-0001, DV456EWHDWR-AA-0001, DV456GWHDSU-AA-0000, DV456GWHDSU-AA-0001, DV456GWHDWR-AA-0001, DVE45T3400V/A3-00, DVE50M7450P/A3-00, DVE50M7450W/A3-00, DVE50R5200W/A3-00, DVE50R5400W/A3-00, DVE52A5500C/A3-00, DVE52A5500W/A3-00, DVE52M8650W/A3-00, DVE54M8750V/A3-00, DVE54M8750V/AC, DVE54M8750W/A3-00, DVE54R7200W/A3-00, DVE54R7600V/A3-00, DVE55A7700V/A3-00, DVG50M7450P/A3-00, DVG50M7450W/A3-00, DVG50R5200W/A3-00, DVG52A5500C/A3-00, DVG52A5500V/A3-00, DVG52M7750V/A3-00, DVG52M8650V/A3-00, DVG52M8650W/A3-00, DVG54M8750V/A3-00, DVG54R7200W/A3-00, DVE45T3200W/A3-00