Kenmore Front Load Washer Door Lock Problems

Check for foreign objects in the door lock receiver.

Kenmore front load washer door lock problems.

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

The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. To manually unlock and open the door remove the bottom front service panel reach up into the cabinet and pull down on the manual release tab on the bottom of the door lock switch assembly. 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. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

Manually unlocking the washer is necessary if you need to cancel the cycle remove clothing or add clothing to the wash after you start the washing cycle. The kenmore front loading automatic washer automatically locks when a wash cycle is currently in progress and prevents accidental opening of the washer s door until the cycle is finished. You can manually unlock the washer door by reaching behind the front panel and. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Clear any debris or objects from the receiver. Sometimes things do go wrong especially after the warranty runs out. Kenmore front loading washing machines will give you years of service.

If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Inspect the door lock for damage. If the washer does not have a drain problem the issue may be with the lock mechanism itself.