Ge Front Load Washer Door Won T Lock

If the control panel is not locked.

Ge front load washer door won t lock.

Pull the lower panel out at the bottom and remove it. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. Door lock motor and switch assembly.

The other way is to take the top off the machine and reach down from the top to access the latch. You can unlock the unit by removing the three screws at the bottom front of the unit. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. The switches should have continuity according to their design.

Other potential causes include problems with the wiring or the main electronic control board or with the washer s door hinge. Be sure that your door is securely shut and if so the door latch behind the front panel of your washer needs to be ordered and replaced because it s not sensing that your door is shut properly. 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. To lock or unlock the control panel press and hold the delay start button for 3 seconds and some models you would press the signal button for 3 seconds.

The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. Pull down on it and the door will open. If your washing machine s door either won t lock shut or won t open the door lock assembly is most likely the issue. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

If the washer lid or door won t lock the lock and switch assembly might be defective. It sounds like the control is not sensing the door being shut meaning a possible faulty door lock assembly. Either way you chose you have to remove the three screws on the front that hold the latch on. This is a very common problem.

If the washer beeps back at you twice when you press the start button and the washer won t start it means that your washer thinks your door is open. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. This way is very aggravating to say the least but you don t have to deal with the door gasket. Test any electrical switches with an ohm meter for continuity.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.