Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to clean the latch and any contact points.
Whirlpool duet washing machine door won t lock.
These switches are generally located on the washer s door frame.
The door of the whirlpool duet washing machine will lock and unlock automatically based on a number of preset conditions.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Whether your clothes are in the washer or still in the clothes basket a whirlpool duet washer with a door that won t unlock is likely to be a huge problem.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Unplug the washer for 30 seconds to attempt to reset the duet washer control.
My washer was stuck in the locked position and this is how i fixed it.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
Unplug the washer for 30 seconds to attempt to reset the duet washer control.
This video provides step by step repair instructions for replacing the door latch on a whirlpool front load washer.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Duet washer s door won t lock.
Duet door lock check duet washer s door won t unlock.
Check the duet door lock.
Whirlpool duet washer door will not lock.
Clean the door contact points.
First try giving it a good cleaning.
Your whirlpool duet washing machine automatically locks the door as a precaution against opening the door during a wash cycle.
Attempt a duet washer quick diagnostic test.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Go ahead and inspect the door striker to ensure it s engaging properly with the lock assembly.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
You can manually unlock the door.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
If the door won t lock the washer won t run.
Door lock motor and switch assembly.
This will remove the lint dirt and product.
If the appliance determines a problem with the system or a mechanical failure occurs the door will not unlock automatically.
The door latch only works intermittently.
Confusing codes flashing on the washer control panel add to your frustration.
My washer was stuck in the locked position and this is how i fixed it.
If the door did not lock small hands or preoccupied minds might open.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
The most common reason for replacing the.
On most whirlpool models the door must be closed and locked before any wash cycle will begin.
