Whirlpool top loader with locked door.
Whirlpool duet steam washer door locked light flashing.
Attempt a duet washer quick diagnostic test washer will not do a duet washer quick diagnostic test you can manually unlock the washer by removing the top remove screws on the back of the top panel and slide the top panel back to lift off.
Take a look at these common problems.
Then you can decide whether to call a technician and pay for.
When your high efficiency front loading washing machine duet washer or dryer stops working many issues are simple to diagnose and can be repaired with just a few tools and some easy instructions.
Then with the washer unplugged reach down and pull a small ring on the top of the door lock to manually.
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Confusing codes flashing on the washer control panel add to your frustration.
If you have a whirlpool top loader and the door is locked with a flashing light here are some things you ll need to check.
Your whirlpool duet washing machine automatically locks the door as a precaution against opening the door during a wash cycle.
The striker is the part that helps press down the lid switch.
Solved the problem of the clicking noise and bright red letters displaying dl.
If this does not fix the problem then it s either the door lock itself or the.
But all is not lost.
If the door did not lock small hands or preoccupied minds might open.
Check the lid switch and striker.
Just under the unit s housing at this spot there is a solenoid which is a type of powerful electromagnet.
Make sure it s not out of alignment.
Placing a separate magnet there will create a stable electromagnetic connection with the solenoid and trick the machine into thinking that the lid is.
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