Front Load Washer Door Lock

On most whirlpool models the door must be closed and locked before any wash cycle will begin.

Front load washer door lock.

The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes. 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. Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders. Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time.

Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle. 1317632 131763256 washer door lock latch switch assembly for electrolux frigidaire kenmore crosley ge front load washer. Washers dryers washers explore washers. You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items.

The door should unlock after 60 seconds. The door may immediately unlock. Door locked at installation. 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.

Click here for more information on how to unlock your washer door when locked at the time of installation. If the door did not lock small hands or preoccupied minds might open. After 8 minutes the door will unlock. These switches are generally located on the washer s door frame.

To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds. The door lock led light will blink. Shop french door shop side by side shop top freezer. Explore front load laundry set laundry parts accessories smart laundry appliances.

In some circumstances your new washer may arrive with the door locked. The front load washer features a door switch that is actually a safety feature. The door switch may be malfunctioning. 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.

Maytag front load washer door locked at install. This can occur from normal shipping movement. Your whirlpool duet washing machine automatically locks the door as a precaution against opening the door during a wash cycle. Once the water is gone the door will unlock.