Unplug the washer or disconnect power.
Duet washer door locked.
Go ahead and inspect the door striker to ensure it s engaging properly with the lock assembly.
If this light is still on then your washer might not be locked at all.
The front load washer features a door switch that is actually a safety feature.
If the door did not lock small hands or preoccupied minds might open.
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Open the door while the add garment light is on to access the washer.
Reach up along the inside of the front and locate the bottom of the door switch lock unit.
Unplug the washer for 30 seconds to attempt to reset the duet washer control.
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.
Before you pry off the door and cause extensive damage follow these steps.
This feature gives you a few minutes at the beginning of the cycle to throw in a few extra items.
Scan the included wiring diagram until you find the wires labelled lid switch and lock switch the majority of washing machine lid lock switches are powered by 3 or 4 wires each of which performs a different function.
Duet washer door will not unlock at the end of a complete cycle.
Attempt a duet washer quick diagnostic test washer will not do a duet washer quick diagnostic test.
You can manually unlock the washer by removing the top remove screws on the back of the top panel and slide the top panel back to.
Examine your washer s tech sheet to determine which wires to cut.
Remove the lower kick panel.
You can manually unlock the door.
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Confusing codes flashing on the washer control panel add to your frustration.
These switches are generally located on the washer s door frame.
Before you head for the laundromat or call a repair service try these simple steps to see.
Check to see if the add garment led is lit up on the control panel of your washing machine.
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On most whirlpool models the door must be closed and locked before any wash cycle will begin.
Duet washer s door won t unlock.
But all is not lost.
Your whirlpool duet washing machine automatically locks the door as a precaution against opening the door during a wash cycle.