Frigidaire Washer Door Lock Light Flashing

Disconnect power to the dishwasher for 30 seconds and then restore power.

Frigidaire washer door lock light flashing.

For stainless steel dishwashers press delay start until the display window displays loc. There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed. Scan the included wiring diagram until you find the wires labelled lid switch and lock switch the majority of washing machine lid lock switches are powered by 3 or 4 wires each of which performs a different function. To unlock the controls press delay start again for 3 seconds and the indicator light will go out.

If the washer is a good model the five indicator lights of door lock wash rinse final spin and control will flash the number of times for the first digit of the code and the start indicator light will flash the number of times for the second digit. This type of top load washer locks the lid during the cycle because it spins the basket at a high rate of speed in the spin mode. The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time. To open it simply stop the washer and wait 1 to 3 minutes for the safety lock to release.

A vertical modular top load washer flashes the lid lock light instead of a code when the washer won t start. If the control lock feature isn t engaged and the lock light continues to stay lit or flash try to perform a power reset. An indicator light on the lock graphic pad will illuminate when the controls are locked and no new selections can be made until the lock is released. Examine your washer s tech sheet to determine which wires to cut.

There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed. This video shows how to troubleshoot flashing lid lock errors on a vertical modular washer. If you are unable to resolve an issue or need more information please contact us. Open and close the dishwasher door and select a new wash cycle then select or press start.