Whirlpool Duet Washer Door Locked Keeps Blinking

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Whirlpool duet washer door locked keeps blinking.

We have front loader whirlpool duet steam the door is locked no buttons a working but locked door light is on making humming sound. When the lock light is blinking it typically means that the unit either took to long to fill with water in which case it ll go into flood mode and keep draining for 15 20 minutes and unlock on it s own or there is a glitch in the electronics and just unplugging it for 60 seconds will reset the issue. The lid lock mechanisms on some washers are heat activated which means overriding them is as simple as letting them cool off. No buttons will work need help is there a.

Other than that you ll need to manually unlock the door. Use a t 20 torx screwdriver to remove the three torx head screws along the bottom front of the washer. Make sure it s not out of alignment. My wife started washer and forgot the water was off to washer.

When the door fails to lock to allow the cycle to begin it attempts to lock itself at least six times before the error appears on the digital display screen. Check the lid switch and striker the striker is the part that helps press down the lid switch. First try to just unplug the washer for 60 seconds or flip the circuit breaker off to the washer and usually the control panel will reset and the door lock light will stop flashing. The whirlpool duet washer has a series of error codes that indicate specific problems.

Confusing codes flashing on the washer control panel add to your frustration. Whether your clothes are in the washer or still in the clothes basket a whirlpool duet washer with a door that won t unlock is likely to be a huge problem. Let the washer sit unplugged for about 10 minutes then try lifting the lid. Report this by gary bean.

The f dl code indicates a door lock error on the machine. Unplug your washer from the wall outlet if none of the these steps unlocks the door. If you see one of these error codes resubmit your question with this additional information and the full model number of your whirlpool duet washer. If you have a whirlpool top loader and the door is locked with a flashing light here are some things you ll need to check.

If you decide to tinker with your washer without first unplugging it you could be putting yourself at risk of electrical shock. Now door is locked washer has humming grinding sound.