The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Frigidaire front loading washer door will not lock.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
I try to show how simple it is to change the door lock on a front load washing machine.
To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity.
How to rig frigidaire front load washer.
The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction.
If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
My front loading frigidaire washer will not unlock the door.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
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.
The first thing to try is to push in on the door a little and see if it will unlock.
There is a door lock solenoid you might hear click.
If everything else is okay then i suspect the 131888900 door lock assembly is at fault.
The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time.
To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
It may be in a bind.
The washer will not wash if the door does not close and lock.
If any of these components fails when the door is open the door won t lock.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.
Replace the entire assembly if any component fails.
Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed.
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.
