If the water in the washer is warmer than 122 degrees fahrenheit or the water level is set higher than wool delicate or hand wash the washer must drain before the door latch will unlock.
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If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
Set a magnet on the site where the lid lock switch meets the washer cabinet.
The lid latch holds your washer door closed and allows the washer to run its cycle.
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Take a look at these common problems.
Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Just under the unit s housing at this spot there is a solenoid which is a type of powerful electromagnet.
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When your high efficiency front loading washing machine duet washer or dryer stops working many issues are simple to diagnose and can be repaired with just a few tools and some easy instructions.
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It contains the latch mechanism and the connecting wire that hooks the door latch to the electrical system of the washer.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
The most common reason for rep.
Whirlpool offers troubleshooting tips online along with other product information like user guides.
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Then you can decide whether to call a technician and pay for.
Placing a separate magnet there will create a stable electromagnetic connection with the solenoid and trick the machine into thinking that the lid is.
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This video provides step by step instructions for replacing the door lock or lid latch assembly on whirlpool washing machines.
This part is the replacement lid latch or latch assembly for your top load washer.
Step 2 hold down the control lock button on your whirlpool washer for three seconds at the end of the washing cycle.
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