Unplug the washer for 30 seconds to attempt to reset the duet washer control.
Whirlpool duet washing machine door won t lock.
The door latch only works intermittently.
Check the duet door lock.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Unplug the washer for 30 seconds to attempt to reset the duet washer control.
Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to clean the latch and any contact points.
Duet door lock check duet washer s door won t unlock.
The door of the whirlpool duet washing machine will lock and unlock automatically based on a number of preset conditions.
The front load washer features a door switch that is actually a safety feature.
You can manually unlock the door.
Whirlpool washer door or lid won t lock.
Confusing codes flashing on the washer control panel add to your frustration.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
If the door won t lock the washer won t run.
But all is not lost.
Whirlpool duet washer door will not lock.
These switches are generally located on the washer s door frame.
Go ahead and inspect the door striker to ensure it s engaging properly with the lock assembly.
This will remove the lint dirt and product.
On most whirlpool models the door must be closed and locked before any wash cycle will begin.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Clean the door contact points.
The most common reason for replacing the.
If the appliance determines a problem with the system or a mechanical failure occurs the door will not unlock automatically.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
My washer was stuck in the locked position and this is how i fixed it.
Attempt a duet washer quick diagnostic test.
Door lock motor and switch assembly.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
Duet washer s door won t lock.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
If the door did not lock small hands or preoccupied minds might open.
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.
This video provides step by step repair instructions for replacing the door latch on a whirlpool front load washer.
