Whirlpool Duet Washer Door Locked

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Whirlpool duet washer door locked.

Your whirlpool duet washing machine automatically locks the door as a precaution against opening the door during a wash cycle. Confusing codes flashing on the washer control panel add to your frustration. The door latch only works intermittently. Clean the door contact points.

Thank you for your inquiry. The front load washer features a door switch that is actually a safety feature. If the appliance determines a problem with the system or a mechanical failure occurs the door will not unlock automatically. If the door won t lock the washer won t run.

These switches are generally located on the washer s door frame. 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. Placing a separate magnet there will create a stable electromagnetic connection with the solenoid and trick the machine into thinking that the lid is. The door of the whirlpool duet washing machine will lock and unlock automatically based on a number of preset conditions.

Set a magnet on the site where the lid lock switch meets the washer cabinet. On most whirlpool models the door must be closed and locked before any wash cycle will begin. First try giving it a good cleaning. Go ahead and inspect the door striker to ensure it s engaging properly with the lock assembly.

You can manually unlock the door. Whirlpool duet washer door will not lock. But all is not lost. Whirlpool washing machines make laundry day much simpler until you realize you forgot to add a few items of clothing to the current cycle.

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