If the door won t latch and the door latch is broken it should be replaced.
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Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Test any electrical switches with an ohm.
Press the on off button if the washer is not already on.
You can try to get the lock to open but lg does not put an emergency release on their locks like other manufactures.
A safety switch that detects whether the washer door is closed a latch and a locking mechanism.
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The lock and switch assembly can fail either mechanically or electrically.
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The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Having your washer not lock in between cycles is very important so that the door does not open and you have a mess of water so i understand how inconvenient it must be for your washer door not locking properly.
To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
Door or lid latch assembly.
This indicator will not turn off until after the wash.
This is a very common problem.
You have to either put 20 pound of press by pulling or fish the relay open inside the lock from the top.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.
If the lock is closed and the door remains locked then it is a sign of a malfunction.
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Open the door after the door lock indicator turns off.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Test any electrical switches with an ohm meter for continuity.
If any of these components stops working when you have the door open the door won t lock.
Replace the washer door hinge.
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If the washer lid or door won t lock the lock and switch assembly might be defective.
If the door won t latch and the door lock is broken it should be replaced.
The lock and switch assembly can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Lg front loader washing machine door won t open washing machines should usually open the door within 1 3 minutes after the end of the washing program.
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