Whirlpool Duet Washer Problems Locked Door

Before you pry off the door and cause extensive damage follow these steps.

Whirlpool duet washer problems locked door.

The door of the whirlpool duet washing machine will lock and unlock automatically based on a number of preset conditions. The only thing you can. Unplug the washer or trip the circuit breaker. Lower toe panel removal.

Duet washer door will not unlock at the end of a complete cycle. You can manually unlock the door. If your washer door is stuck after completing a cycle contact a repair person or a whirlpool representative about your problem. Avoid trying to force the door open by pulling on it or by using tools to pry it open.

Thank you for your inquiry. Then with the washer unplugged reach down and pull a small ring on the top of the door lock to manually open the door lock. These switches are generally located on the washer s door frame. The washer will reset and this could cause the door to unlock.

After the led lights on the washer flash for the first time wait 1 minute before you try opening the door. Look inside the washer. If the door did not lock small hands or preoccupied minds might open. Go ahead and inspect the door striker to ensure it s engaging properly with the lock assembly.

You can also check for continuity in the door switch using a multi meter. Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m. If the door is still locked wait another 8 minutes as the washer might be running a test cycle. My whirlpool duet won t unlock step 1.

On most whirlpool models the door must be closed and locked before any wash cycle will begin. Check the duet door lock duet door lock check duet washer won t fill. Saturday from 8 a m. Your whirlpool duet washing machine automatically locks the door as a precaution against opening the door during a wash cycle.