Frigidaire Affinity Washer Door Locked Won T Open

To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds.

Frigidaire affinity washer door locked won t open.

This should disable the lock. Repairing a frigidaire affinity top loading washer. There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed. Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle.

If everything else is okay then i suspect the 131888900 door lock assembly is at fault. To open it simply stop the washer and wait 1 to 3 minutes for the safety lock to release. You may need to remove a spring loaded metal ring that s hidden inside the groove of the seal then reach inside to the right. If the door or lid won t open at the end of the cycle then the lock mechanism may be at fault.

Shut off the water wait for the safety lock to release on the door and redistribute the clothes evenly in the washer. There is a door lock solenoid you might hear click. Had a maytag repair person out today and now my door on my maytag maxima front load washer is locked and wont open. The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction.

For your safety the lid on a frigidaire top load washer cannot be opened during the spin cycle. There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed. If you are unable to resolve an issue or need more information please contact us. If the load remains out of balance simply add one or two similar items to the load and restart the washer.

No problem most likely the buzzing is coming from the door lock assembly which means the door lock assembly needs to be replaced most common is the wax motor fails red plastic part in picture unfortunately on the affintys theres is no release to access the lock assembly go around back unplug the washer remove the screws along the back top of the cover slide cover back and off access the lock from the top click here for part. The release is normally accessible from below the door lock or on some models from inside the soap dispenser housing. Most washers will have a manual release to unlock the mechanism and allow you to open the door or lid. The load may be off balance.

The door locked light blinks and the machine is now un usable. You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items. The first thing to try is to push in on the door a little and see if it will unlock. It may be in a bind.

The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time. This video demonstrates the proper and safe way to disassemble a washing machine and how to access parts. My frigidaire affinity he washer will not start. The washer will not wash if the door does not close and lock.