Kenmore Washer Door Lock Problem

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.

Kenmore washer door lock problem. When your washer will not operate you need to troubleshoot the lid switch before investigating other possible causes. 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. You can manually unlock the washer door by reaching behind the front panel and. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

The lid switch on your kenmore washer completes the electrical circuit when the lid is closed. If the washer does not have a drain problem the issue may be with the lock mechanism itself. Less likely causes are a problem with the wiring or the main electronic control board. The washer control may not unlock the door if the water level pressure switch indicates the washer is still full of water.

Inspect the door lock for damage. The best way to test the lid switch is with a volt ohm meter. 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.