Frigidaire Front Load Washer Door Lock Stuck

The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction.

Frigidaire 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. The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time. The door strike also known as the catch or hook is part of a safety mechanism installed on front loading washing machines or used to activate the lid switch on a top load washer. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.

If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open. My front loading frigidaire washer will not unlock the door. If everything else is okay then i suspect the 131888900 door lock assembly is at fault. You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items.

You can reply with any additional details for further assistance. There is a door lock solenoid you might hear click. This should disable the lock. Hopefully these will be color coded.

Remember to unplug the washer first. You can at least check connections. 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. If any of these components fails when the door is open the door won t lock.

Examine your washer s tech sheet to determine which wires to cut. Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle. The image below will show how to access the latch. There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed.

On front load washers the door hook is used to engage the lock mechanism. This part has been redesigned by the manufacturer and is interchangeable with the old design. Also known as a door boot seal and is used in front load washers. This part is used to keep the clothes inside the tub during the wash cycle.

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. There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed. Replace the entire assembly if any component fails.