Unplug the washer or disconnect power.
Duet washer door locked.
If the appliance determines a problem with the system or a mechanical failure occurs the door will not unlock automatically.
Go ahead and inspect the door striker to ensure it s engaging properly with the lock assembly.
Pull the cord free from the wall socket to disable the power to the washer.
If necessary scoot the appliance away from the wall just enough to expose the main power cord.
Do not continue until you ve confirmed that the power cord is completely disconnected.
You can manually unlock the door.
You can also check for continuity in the door switch using a multi meter.
On most whirlpool models the door must be closed and locked before any wash cycle will begin.
Duet washer s door won t lock unplug the washer for 30 seconds to attempt to reset the duet washer control.
Look inside the washer through the front window to see if there is water in the drum.
Attempt a duet washer quick diagnostic test check the duet door lock.
Remove the lower kick panel.
Before you pry off the door and cause extensive damage follow these steps.
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Reach up along the inside of the front and locate the bottom of the door switch lock unit.
If your washer door is stuck after completing a cycle contact a repair person or a whirlpool representative about your problem.
If the door did not lock small hands or preoccupied minds might open.
Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m.
Lower toe panel removal.
The door of the whirlpool duet washing machine will lock and unlock automatically based on a number of preset conditions.
If the door is still locked wait another 8 minutes as the washer might be running a test cycle.
If you see water the washer may not have drained completely.
Once the water remaining in the washer has drained the door will unlock.
Select the spin and drain option.
Saturday from 8 a m.
Your whirlpool duet washing machine automatically locks the door as a precaution against opening the door during a wash cycle.
Turn off the washing machine and unplug it from the wall.
