Front Load Washer Door Won T Open

If the lg washing machine is not in the middle of a wash cycle or the cycle has stopped due to malfunction follow the next steps.

Front load washer door won t open.

I first tried to push stop twice which usually works but it won t open. I also tried to unplug it but when i turn it back on the door is still locked. Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. Thank you for your inquiry.

I have a kenmore he2 front loading washer. Get shopping advice from experts friends and the community. If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open. This indicator will not turn off until after the wash cycle is complete.

The door lock also known as the interlock is a safety mechanism used on front load washing machines and on some top load washers that prevents the door or lid from being opened while the machine is in operation. I tried doing a rinse drain spin cycle but i can t even push the start button. If your washing machine door will not open this video will show you how to get it released it to get your clothes out. Pull down on the bottom panel and pull it away from the washer.

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. How to troubleshoot a ge front load washer that won t spin or drain 4 my bosch. Open the door after the door lock indicator turns off. Use a t 20 torx screwdriver to remove the three torx head screws along the bottom front of the washer.

The door is locked and i cannot open it. Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m. Reach through the open panel. Saturday from 8 a m.

Replace the entire assembly if any component fails. If any of these components fails when the door is open the door won t lock.