Kenmore Washing Machine Door Locked Open

The kenmore front loading automatic washer automatically locks when a wash cycle is currently in progress and prevents accidental opening of the washer s door until the cycle is finished.

Kenmore washing machine door locked open.

Tie the end of the string in a knot once it s completely wrapped around the door. Slide the string or wire under the door edge starting on the latch side keeping hold of each end of the string. Pull the string by both ends toward the hinge side until the latch is released and door pops open. You need to tie the line on the side of the machine that is opposite to the lock.

To access this tab unplug the washer and remove the bottom front service panel as shown in the first image below. The door lock also known as the interlock is a safety mechanism used on front load washing machines and on some top load washers that prevents the door or lid from being opened while the machine is in operation. There is a tab on the bottom of the door lock assembly that you can pull until it clicks to manually unlock the washer door. Rotate the wire so you re able to pull the ends toward the hinge side of the door.

Sometimes a lose handle can t trigger the lock to open because it isn t connected to it. If you get the door open and there is water in the tub then you know that you have a drain issue not a lock issue. If your handle seems loose this is the best way to open the door. The system consists of a door mounted catch and a door lock mechanism located on the back of the front panel door shroud or main top.

Ok so to open the door you should just need to unplug the washer for 5 minutes and the wax motor will release the lock and the door should open. The lock mechanism consists of some switches and normally a lock unlock solenoid or wax motor solenoid. Usually the door stays locked because there is still water in the tub. The kenmore front loading washer remains locked during the wash cycle and as long as water remains in the washtub.