If you prop up the front feet of the washer with some small blocks of wood this will make access to the screws much easier.
Kenmore front load door locked.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Normally the door will not open if the washer does not drain properly.
To unlock the door remove the 3 screws along the bottom of the lower front panel.
Here is a way to gain access to your washer if the door is locked shut.
Press start pause to manually pause the cleaning cycle.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Push power three times and press spin speed if.
The kenmore front loading washer remains locked during the wash cycle and as long as water remains in the washtub.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
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You can then carefully reach up along the front panel and pull down on the manual release tab that is on the bottom of the door lock assembly until it clicks.
Once you remove this panel you can reach up behind the upper front panel and pull down on the small plastic pull tab attached to the bottom of the door lock assembly.
The panel will then pull straight down and off.
The door lock assembly on a front load washer includes a safety switch that detects whether the washer door is closed a latch and a locking mechanism.
If any of these components fails when the door is open the door won t lock.
To disconnect electrical power and remove the bottom front service panel as shown below.
You may find the washer tub full of water.
You should then be able to open the washer door.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
How to manually unlock a kenmore front load washing machine step 1.
You may find the washer filled with water.
Carefully reach up along the inside of the front panel and pull down on the manual release tab that is on the bottom of the door lock assembly.
Replace the entire assembly if any component fails.
Remove the lower panel under the door by loosening the three screws under the bottom edge on the front of the washer.
Without an automatic locking mechanism you could open the door on the washer at.
Touch control lock for five seconds until cl disappears from the washer s display to unlock the control.