Ge 8 Cycle Heavy Duty Washer Door Not Locking

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Ge 8 cycle heavy duty washer door not locking. So first try to just unplug the washer for 5 minutes see if the door will unlock. Step 2 insert a putty knife between the front cabinet and top of the washing machine approximately 6 inches from each side to release the spring clips. Where do i look next. 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.
Replace the entire assembly if any component fails. Our front loader door won t open and won t go into service mode. If any of these components fails when the door is open the door won t lock. Download custom specialty cycles.
Where can i find a list of all ge appliances washer support articles. Models with precise fill load sensing will lock during the load sensing period and during the spin cycle. 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. Inspect the door lock for damage.
To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity. If it doesn t unlock still start a cycle wait 1 minute and then cancel the cycle and hopefully the door unlock. What do i do if my spacemaker washer does not rinse. Models without precise fill only lock during the spin cycle.
By patti pittsburgh pa my ge frontloader washer is only 2 years old. My question is not found in these faqs. If not plug the washer back in wait 2 minutes and see if the door will unlock. When i go to start the washer the door lock light comes on but it does not lock the door therefore the washer will not start.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. More about ge washers washer features videos. You cannot set the washer to lock for the entire cycle.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Best priced door lock for this ge. Receive an alert when your cycle has finished but the door has not been opened. Remote start cycles on select models learn more about ge smart washers.
Ge front loader door will not lock to start the cycle. What do i do if my washer tub becomes stained or discolored. What size is perfect for me. To unlock the lid.
My washer fills or drips when not turned on. Unplug the washer from the wall outlet. What are some good ways to remove stubborn stains. If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open.
If one of the switches does not have continuity replace the switch. Replacing the door lock fixed it.