Kenmore Door Lock Light Front Washer

If any of these components fails when the door is open the door won t lock.

Kenmore door lock light front washer.

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open. Find the two screws securing the control panel to the top of the washer. Inspect the door lock for damage.

The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. Inspect the door lock for damage. 1317632 131763256 washer door lock latch switch assembly for electrolux frigidaire kenmore crosley ge front load washer. The kenmore front loading washer remains locked during the wash cycle and as long as water remains in the washtub.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. Replace the entire assembly if any component fails. Replace part 131763200 131763202 131763245 131763255 131269400 wh10x27534 4 4 out of 5 stars 61. Remove the screws with a phillips head screwdriver.

1317632 131763256 washer door lock latch switch assembly for electrolux frigidaire kenmore crosley ge front load washer. 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. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

Check for foreign objects in the door lock receiver. Without an automatic locking mechanism you could open the door. Replace part 131763200 131763202 131763245 131763255 131269400 wh10x27534 4 5 out of 5 stars 56. To manually unlock and open the door remove the bottom front service panel reach up into the cabinet and pull down on the manual release tab on the bottom of the door lock switch assembly.

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. There is one screw on the lower front of each end cap of the panel. 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. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

Unplug the kenmore washer power cord from the wall outlet. Then pull the door open.