Kenmore Washer Door Won T Lock

Door or lid latch assembly if the washer lid or door won t lock the lock and switch assembly might be defective.

Kenmore washer door won t lock. 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. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. Click show more for more details. Test any electrical switches with an ohm meter for continuity.

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. Without an automatic locking mechanism you could open the door. Kenmore washer door or lid won t lock. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.

If any of these components fails when the door is open the door won t lock. The lock and switch assembly can fail either mechanically or electrically. If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. If the door lock assembly clicks but the door doesn t lock it s likely that the door lock assembly is broken. If the door lock assembly isn t working as it should replace it with a manufacturer. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

The washer won t start if the control detects that the washer door is open and it won t spin if the control detects that the door is unlocked. Kenmore elite he3 washing machine. 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. This is a very common problem.

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. The kenmore front loading washer remains locked during the wash cycle and as long as water remains in the washtub. Replace the entire assembly if any component fails. Kenmore washer door or lid won t lock.