How To Fix Kenmore Washer Door Lock

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.

How to fix kenmore washer door lock.

Without an automatic locking mechanism you could open the door. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

Inspect the door lock for damage. Step 4 put the lid back down and plug the washing machine back into the electrical outlet. If your washing machine s door either won t lock shut or won t open the door lock assembly is most likely the issue. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.

Turn on the appliance and lift the lid. 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. Place a magnet between the two so there is a magnetic connection between the lid lock and the solenoid inside the washer. If the appliance keeps running the magnet is in the proper location.

The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Unplug the kenmore washer power cord from the wall outlet. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

There is one screw on the lower front of each end cap of the panel. Inspect the door lock for damage. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Remove the screws with a phillips head screwdriver.

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. 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. You can order parts from the sears partsdirect.