How To Fix Kenmore Washer Door Lock

The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.

How to fix kenmore washer door lock.

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. Inspect the door lock for damage. If the appliance keeps running the magnet is in the proper location.

Turn on the appliance and lift the lid. 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 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.

The kenmore front loading washer remains locked during the wash cycle and as long as water remains in the washtub. Remove the screws with a phillips head screwdriver. Place a magnet between the two so there is a magnetic connection between the lid lock and the solenoid inside the washer. Find the two screws securing the control panel to the top of the washer.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. 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. Other potential causes include problems with the wiring or the main electronic control board or with the washer s door hinge. Inspect the door lock for damage.

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. 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. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. 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.