Ge Front Load Washer Door Locks But Wont Turn On

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Ge front load washer door locks but wont turn on.

Reach up inside of the unit near where the door lock is and you will feel a small tab at the bottom of the lock assembly. Pull down on it and the door will open. This switch is in the door frame of the washing machine where the door shuts. If the above recommendation does not correct the situation service will be required.

Pull the lower panel out at the bottom and remove it. Replace the entire assembly if any component fails. The door lock also known as the interlock is a safety mechanism used on front load washing machines and on some top load washers that prevents the door or lid from being opened while the machine is in operation. This way is very aggravating to say the least but you don t have to deal with the door gasket.

Either way you chose you have to remove the three screws on the front that hold the latch on. To correct the situation shut off the circuit breaker for 30 seconds or unplug the washer then turn the timer knob around and back to any position other than final spin. On front loaders the door switch must be closed and the door must be locked. Door switch strike front load washer the door switch is a safety feature on front loading washing machines.

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. The lock mechanism consists of some switches and normally a lock unlock solenoid or wax motor solenoid. The system consists of a door mounted catch and a door lock mechanism located on the back of the front panel door shroud or main top. If this switch malfunctions the washer won t start.

If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open. The other way is to take the top off the machine and reach down from the top to access the latch.