In some circumstances your new washer may arrive with the door locked.
How to replace door lock on front load washer.
Scan the included wiring diagram until you find the wires labelled lid switch and lock switch the majority of washing machine lid lock switches are powered by 3 or 4 wires each of which performs a different function.
We also have instructions for replacing the lid switch lock on a top load washer.
This should disable the lock.
Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle.
These repair steps work for kenmore 796 series and lg front load washers.
Watch this how to video with simple step by step instructions for a success.
Examine your washer s tech sheet to determine which wires to cut.
If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged.
This can occur from normal shipping movement.
To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds.
Need help replacing the door lock latch part wp8182634 in your kenmore washer.
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However they typically cost more can have mold issues and sometimes the door or door hinge breaks in which case the washer will need a door adjustment or a latch repair.
This video was made to show you guys how to do this simple repair of replacing a door lock.
Each washing machine brand including whirlpool maytag lg speed queen samsung kenmore ge kenmore frigidaire and bosch to name a few popular companies and its specific models have their own idiosyncrasies when it comes to what could go wrong.
You also can use the same basic procedure to replace the door lock assembly in samsung whirlpool maytag frigidaire amana bosch ge and electrolux front load washers.
Front loading washers cost a little bit more to repair than he top loaders.
Front load washing machines have several benefits.
