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 locked keeps blinking.
The lid lock mechanisms on some washers are heat activated which means overriding them is as simple as letting them cool off.
We have front loader whirlpool duet steam the door is locked no buttons a working but locked door light is on making humming sound.
If you decide to tinker with your washer without first unplugging it you could be putting yourself at risk of electrical shock.
To do that pull the washer forward and unplug it.
Now door is locked washer has humming grinding sound.
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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.
Let the washer sit unplugged for about 10 minutes then try lifting the lid.
Confusing codes flashing on the washer control panel add to your frustration.
But all is not lost.
The f dl code indicates a door lock error on the machine.
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.
Use a t 20 torx screwdriver to remove the three torx head screws along the bottom front of the washer.
No buttons will work need help is there a.
Make sure it s not out of alignment.
Following fabric care directions is impossible if your whirlpool duet washer door won t open.
Check the lid switch and striker the striker is the part that helps press down the lid switch.
The whirlpool duet washer has a series of error codes that indicate specific problems.
Other than that you ll need to manually unlock the door.
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.
The washer will normally display an error code such as fdl door lock or f14 control board error.
Unplug your washer from the wall outlet if none of the these steps unlocks the door.
