The majority of washing machine lid lock switches are powered by 3 or 4 wires each of which performs a different function.
Washer door lock light.
This usually helps the control panel reset and allows the door to unlock and the light to stop flashing.
Scan the included wiring diagram until you find the wires labelled lid switch and lock switch.
Unlocking a front load washer door when it is locked at.
Have a whirpool washing machine model no awo 3551 start button keeps flashing and even though door is shut the light indicating the door is locked does not come on.
The door lock led light will blink.
Push prewash option button four 4 times within five 5 seconds.
Unscrew the panel on the latch.
If it is press start pause once and the door should unlock.
The door may immediately unlock.
It will be secured with one phillips screw on the top of the panel.
The door should unlock after 60 seconds.
Examine your washer s tech sheet to determine which wires to cut.
Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time.
The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.
Unplug the washer from the wall and pull it forward.
During this period you will be able to hear the pump running.
It will be located where the striker would rest if the door was closed.
C 00 will show in the display.
Check the washer control panel to see if the add a garment light is on.
Before trying to manually unlock the door you can unplug the washer for 1 to 2 minutes or simply flip the breaker off.
If one of the switches does not have continuity replace the switch.
Examine the door latch on the front of the washer.
Press the control on button.
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After 8 minutes the door will unlock.
Washing machine door lock motor and switch assembly.
However if this doesn t work you can always manually open the door.
To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity.
Pull the panel off and examine the inside of the latch mechanism.