Whirlpool Duet Washer Door Locked Flashing

I bought it in 2014 and model is wfw70hebw 2.

Whirlpool duet washer door locked flashing.

My whirlpool washer locked light keeps flashing and nothing else will work door is locked it s been ten minutes answered by a verified appliance technician we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Clean the door contact points. But all is not lost. Check the lid switch and striker.

Confusing codes flashing on the washer control panel add to your frustration. Just under the unit s housing at this spot there is a solenoid which is a type of powerful electromagnet. If the door did not lock small hands or preoccupied minds might open. And just to clarify what s the exact model.

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. Whirlpool duet washer door will not lock. If the door won t lock the washer won t run. The door latch only works intermittently.

The striker is the part that helps press down the lid switch. Set a magnet on the site where the lid lock switch meets the washer cabinet. Can you guesstimate how old your whirlpool is. Make sure it s not out of alignment.

When the door switch doesn t communicate with the control board because the plug has come loose through vibration you simply need to open up the top of the washer and reinsert the plug into the control board. Your whirlpool duet washing machine automatically locks the door as a precaution against opening the door during a wash cycle. This will remove the lint dirt and product. First try giving it a good cleaning.

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. Whirlpool top loader with locked door.