Front Load Washer Door Lock Stuck

Use a t 20 torx screwdriver to remove the three torx head screws along the bottom front of the washer.

Front load washer door lock stuck.

To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds. You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items. The door lock assembly on a front load washer includes a safety switch that detects whether the washer door is closed a latch and a locking mechanism. Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle.

If any of these components fails when the door is open the door won t lock. Saturday from 8 a m. Door locked at installation. Pull down on the bottom panel and pull it away from the washer.

Click here for more information on how to unlock your washer door when locked at the time of installation. Replace the entire assembly if any component fails. Manually unlocking the washer is necessary if you need to cancel the cycle remove clothing or add clothing to the wash after you start the washing cycle. Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders.

The kenmore front loading automatic washer automatically locks when a wash cycle is currently in progress and prevents accidental opening of the washer s door until the cycle is finished. Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m. Thank you for your inquiry. In this scintillating safari into front load washer wasteland samurai appliance repair man shows you how to manually unlock the door on a front load washer.

This should disable the lock. In some circumstances your new washer may arrive with the door locked. Reach through the open panel. Normally waiting for the cycle to end is all you need to do to unlock the door or turn your washer on if it s off.