How To Fix Kenmore Washer Door Lock

If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

How to fix kenmore washer door lock.

Remove the screws with a phillips head screwdriver. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. If the appliance keeps running the magnet is in the proper location. The kenmore front loading automatic washer automatically locks when a wash cycle is currently in progress and prevents accidental opening of the washer s door until the cycle is finished.

Once the door is unlocked you may be able to close it and then drain the washer to finish the cycle if there is no damage to the plunger or the door lock assembly. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Inspect the door lock for damage. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.

Other potential causes include problems with the wiring or the main electronic control board or with the washer s door hinge. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. The kenmore front loading washer remains locked during the wash cycle and as long as water remains in the washtub. If there is damage to the door lock assembly you can access it with the washer still unplugged by using the procedure in the link.

The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. Inspect the door lock for damage. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Place a magnet between the two so there is a magnetic connection between the lid lock and the solenoid inside the washer.

Manually unlocking the washer is necessary if you need to cancel the cycle remove clothing or add clothing to the wash after you start the washing cycle. Turn on the appliance and lift the lid. Without an automatic locking mechanism you could open the door. Step 4 put the lid back down and plug the washing machine back into the electrical outlet.

Find the two screws securing the control panel to the top of the washer. There is one screw on the lower front of each end cap of the panel. Unplug the kenmore washer power cord from the wall outlet.