Frigidaire Washer Door Latch Problems

There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed.

Frigidaire washer door latch problems.

There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed. Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle. To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds. If you have a washer that has a door or a lid that won t open a broken part like the door lock could be the source of the problem.

Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. The washer control may not unlock the door if the water level pressure switch indicates the washer is still full of water. Inspect the door lock for damage. You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items.

When the door lock fails on the washer the washer can display an e47 error code when checking the washer for error codes. Less likely causes are a problem with the wiring or the main electronic control board. If the door of a front load washer either won t lock shut or won t open it s likely that the door lock assembly is on the fritz. This should disable the lock.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.