Whirlpool Duet Washer Locking Mechanism

Then with the washer unplugged reach down and pull a small ring on the top of the door lock to manually.

Whirlpool duet washer locking mechanism.

The relay was making a click sound no locking to start. Whirlpool w10443885 washer door lock genuine original equipment manufacturer oem part for whirlpool maytag amana crosley 4 6 out of 5 stars 163 61 84 61. Tested resistance and was 49 instead of 50 in the latch. I was in a scramble to figure out why my whirlpool duet washer door was malfunctioning.

Then relay started buzzing door would lock but washer would not start. On most models it will be housed in a small box made of gray or black plastic. Whirlpool washer door or lid won t lock. 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.

Before replacing the main control board first check all of the components of the lock mechanism. Door lock motor and switch assembly. Your whirlpool duet washing machine automatically locks the door as a precaution against opening the door during a wash cycle. This is the electronic mechanism that actually controls the washer s locking function.

Defective consider replacing the main control board. Identify the lid lock switch on the underside of the top panel. Chances are this little widget is responsible for the issue you re experiencing.