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Frigidaire affinity washer door lock sensor.
There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed.
Washers dryers refrigerators freezers dishwashers etc.
To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds.
Before tumbling starts you can stop the washer and then wait for the water to drain off the window before opening the door.
Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle.
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For your safety the lid on a frigidaire top load washer cannot be opened during the spin cycle.
To open it simply stop the washer and wait 1 to 3 minutes for the safety lock to release.
You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items.
There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed.
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The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction.
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To open the door during the spin cycle stop the washer and wait 1 to 3 minutes for the lock to release do not force the door open.
This should disable the lock.
View parts like door strike and front load washer door lock and switch assembly.
The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time.