Kenmore Elite Dryer Door Locked
Manually unlocking the washer is necessary if you need to cancel the cycle remove clothing or add clothing to the wash after you start the washing cycle.
Kenmore elite dryer door locked. The door has a matching. Listen for a double beep and observe the control lock status light is lit when the control lock is in effect. Kenmore elite he3 washing machine. Kenmore electric dryers use a strike and catch system to keep the door locked during operation.
Kenmore elite he3 dryer. Deborah try this first press and hold for 3 seconds the control lock unlock button on the control panel to lock the control panel. Kenmore electric washer model 110 85089400 front door assembly. If the lid is still locked you ll need to have the washer serviced to determine the exact cause of the failure.
Kenmore washer door part w11101499. The best way to test the lid switch is with a volt ohm meter. Once the door is unlocked you may be able to close it. Kenmore elite he3t washer model 110 49962602 door lock assembly p n 461970230081.
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. The door opens the control panel is just locked on the inside it reads mod. Make offer genuine kenmore dryer door outer frame assembly 8558786 wp8558786 wp8533640. Most top load washing machines have a lid lock that is heat activated.
The lid switch on your kenmore washer completes the electrical circuit when the lid is closed. Reply to suzanne s post. The strike is the pointy metal piece attached to the dryer s doorjamb. Press and hold for 3 seconds the control.
Suzanne owner appliance technician replied 12 years ago. When your washer will not operate you need to troubleshoot the lid switch before investigating other possible causes. 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. Mro506642 this is a full size he3 kenmore elite.
To access this tab unplug the washer and remove the bottom front service panel as shown in the first image below.