Frigidaire Washer Door Lock Stuck

This is a simple inspection.

Frigidaire washer door lock stuck.

The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. This should disable the lock. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. For your safety the lid on a frigidaire top load washer cannot be opened during the spin cycle.

How to inspect the door strike on a washing machine. To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds. The door strike or hook is normally made of rigid plastic and can break with normal use and abuse or if someone has attempted to open the door with force while the lock is engaged. Inspect the door lock for damage.

You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items. The image below will show how to access the latch. If you have a washer that has a door or a lid that won t open a broken part like the door lock could be the source of the problem. No tools or disassembly is required.

It will be found in. The oven door can become locked before and after the cleaning cycle. If everything else is okay then i suspect the 131888900 door lock assembly is at fault. Frigidaire specializes in offering high quality energy efficient kitchen and laundry appliances.

Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle. Locate your door strike. The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time. Remember to unplug the washer first.

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. The method to unlock the oven door depends on whether the oven door has been locked in a closed or open position. The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction. Read on to learn more about the parts that could be causing your washing machine to malfunction and find helpful videos to guide you in your diy repair.

If you are unable to resolve an issue or need more information please contact us. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed. There is a door lock solenoid you might hear click.

There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed. You can at least check connections.