Test any electrical switches with an ohm meter for continuity.
Kenmore elite he3 washer door won t lock.
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.
Kenmore washer stops mid cycle.
Kenmore washer door or lid won t lock.
There is a tab on the bottom of the door lock assembly that you can pull until it clicks to manually unlock the washer door.
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01 door lock motor and switch assembly.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
How to troubleshoot a kenmore front loading washer when the door stays locked.
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To access this tab unplug the washer and remove the bottom front service panel as shown in the first image below.
You should then be able to open the door.
Door or lid latch assembly if the washer lid or door won t lock the lock and switch assembly might be defective.
This is a very common problem.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Kenmore elite he3 washing machine.
Unplug the washer to disconnect electrical power and remove the bottom front service panel as shown below.
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Kenmore elite he3 washing machine.
The lock and switch assembly can fail either mechanically or electrically.
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Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Once the door is unlocked you may be able to close it.
You can then carefully reach up along the front panel and pull down on the manual release tab that is on the bottom of the door lock assembly until it clicks.