Electrolux Front Loader Washing Machine Door Locked

If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

Electrolux front loader washing machine door locked.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. Try pulling the handle again to see if the door opens. There will be a clicking sound as the washer door is being locked or unlocked. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.

If any of these components stops working when you have the door open the door won t lock. There are wet clothes in the wash read more. 1317632 131763202 131763256 washer door lock latch switch assembly 1317633 door strike for frigidaire white westinghouse crosley electrolux ge gibson front load washer replace 131763256 131763310. On some models if there is a problem with opening the door and the display is off turn on the washing machine and make sure the door lock icon is not active.

Drain pump your washer is equipped with a high velocity drain pump. The door can be opened about 5 minutes after the end of the washing cycle after the bimetal in the door lock has cooled down. This is the most common solution for top loaders. Make sure the door lock icon is not active.

It is normal to hear humming and gurgling sounds as water is pumped from the washer. Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. 4 9 out of 5 stars 49. It is locked and will not open.

Both of these sounds are normal. If pausing the cycle doesn t unlock the door turn the machine off. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. Sometimes called the washer s door hinge the door lock assembly has three key components.

A safety switch that detects whether the washer door is closed a latch and a locking mechanism. Inspect the door lock for damage. Then unplug the machine and wait 5 10 minutes. Waited a few hours and the door is still locked.

I have a frigidaire front load washer model xxxxx s xxxxx that completed the wash load and now has the green door lock light on. Turn the washing machine off and unplug it. Door lock your washer is equipped with a door lock with an electric solenoid.