Frigidaire Washer Door Lock Stuck

For your safety the lid on a frigidaire top load washer cannot be opened during the spin cycle.

Frigidaire washer door lock stuck.

If you have a washer that has a door or a lid that won t open a broken part like the door lock could be the source of the problem. No tools or disassembly is required. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. The door strike or hook is normally made of rigid plastic and can break with normal use and abuse or if someone has attempted to open the door with force while the lock is engaged.

The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction. How to inspect the door strike on a washing machine. You can at least check connections. There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed.

The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. The image below will show how to access the latch. The oven door can become locked before and after the cleaning cycle. Locate your door strike.

Remember to unplug the washer first. The frigidaire self cleaning oven has a lock to prevent the door from being opened during the cleaning cycle. To open it simply stop the washer and wait 1 to 3 minutes for the safety lock to release. There is a door lock solenoid you might hear click.

To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds. Read on to learn more about the parts that could be causing your washing machine to malfunction and find helpful videos to guide you in your diy repair. This should disable the lock. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items. Inspect the door lock for damage. There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed. If everything else is okay then i suspect the 131888900 door lock assembly is at fault.

If you are unable to resolve an issue or need more information please contact us. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Frigidaire specializes in offering high quality energy efficient kitchen and laundry appliances. You can reply with any additional details for further assistance.

The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time. The method to unlock the oven door depends on whether the oven door has been locked in a closed or open position.