Whirlpool Duet Washer Door Lock Mechanism

Then relay started buzzing door would lock but washer would not start.

Whirlpool duet washer door lock mechanism.

If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. If the door did not lock small hands or preoccupied minds might open. You can manually unlock the door. Gently pull the tab down about a 1 4 inch or until a click is heard.

If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Remove the lower kick panel. It contains the latch mechanism and the connecting wire that hooks the door latch to the electrical system of the washer. Reach up along the inside of the front and locate the bottom of the door switch lock unit.

I bought this latch and all is well. The door of the whirlpool duet washing machine will lock and unlock automatically based on a number of preset conditions. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. I opened the door lock module to have a peek inside and discovered that the 4 pin molex is for the reeds on the relay and the three pin molex is for the relay actuator the two pin is the switch.

If the appliance determines a problem with the system or a mechanical failure occurs the door will not unlock automatically. As i said previously the switch is good as i have continuity when activated. If the lid latch is damaged your washer door may not close properly. Unplug the washer or disconnect power.

Lower toe panel removal. The lid latch holds your washer door closed and allows the washer to run its cycle. Inspect the door lock for damage. Located on the bottom of the door switch lock unit is a tear drop shaped tab.

Additionally the latch will not send the signal to the washer that. Confusing codes flashing on the washer control panel add to your frustration. But all is not lost. Your whirlpool duet washing machine automatically locks the door as a precaution against opening the door during a wash cycle.

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. This feature seems pretty handy until it malfunctions and your washer refuses to run. The relay was making a click sound no locking to start. Tested resistance and was 49 instead of 50 in the latch.

Whether your clothes are in the washer or still in the clothes basket a whirlpool duet washer with a door that won t unlock is likely to be a huge problem. I was in a scramble to figure out why my whirlpool duet washer door was malfunctioning.