Frigidaire Front Load Washer Door Will Not Lock

Finally could not get washer to wash.

Frigidaire front load washer door will not lock. Took door off read more. If everything else is okay then i suspect the 131888900 door lock assembly is at fault. There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed. Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle.

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Inspect the door lock for damage. There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed. You also can use the same basic procedure to replace the door lock assembly in samsung whirlpool maytag frigidaire amana bosch ge and electrolux front load washers.

There is a door lock solenoid you might hear click. The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time. These repair steps work for kenmore 796 series and lg front load washers. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

The image below will show how to access the latch. The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction. Remember to unplug the washer first. This should disable the lock.

You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds. For your safety the lid of a top load washer cannot be opened during the spin cycle.

What should i do if the door of my washer won t open. You can at least check connections. Frigidaire front load washer approx 5 yrs old front door at bottom seemed sprained had to slam and hold door in at bottom to get machine to wash. On a front load washer the door will be locked during the entire wash cycle.

To open it simply stop the washer and wait 1 to 3 minutes for the safety lock to open. We also have instructions for replacing the lid switch lock on a top load washer. Need help replacing the door lock and switch assembly part 131763202 in your frigidaire washer.