Kenmore Elite Top Load Washer Door Locked

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.

Kenmore elite top load washer door locked.

To access this tab unplug the washer and remove the bottom front service panel as shown in the first image below. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. 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 lid lock light is flashing on my top load washer.

Check or repair the following door lock mechanism broken or removed from the door check door lock switch assembly check the wire harness connections to the door lock switch assembly and central control unit ccu door. Wait about 10 minutes and see if the lid has unlocked itself. Kenmore elite he3 washing machine. Once the door is unlocked you may be able to close it.

I have an older kenmore top loading washing machine. I do not lid lock light flashing blinking on top load washing machine how to clear read more. If the lid is locked simply unplug the washer from its power source. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly.

If the lid is still locked you ll need to have the washer serviced to determine the exact cause of the failure. 1317632 131763256 washer door lock latch switch assembly for electrolux frigidaire kenmore crosley ge front load washer. 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. The kenmore front loading washer remains locked during the wash cycle and as long as water remains in the washtub.

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Smanoog2004 here is my answer from a similar question check on these things. Inspect the door lock for damage. Without an automatic locking mechanism you could open the door.

I did some google searching and found that there could be a few different issues that are causing the lid lock light to flash or blink on the control panel of my washer. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.