Ge Front Load Washer Door Locks But Wont Turn On

The other way is to take the top off the machine and reach down from the top to access the latch.

Ge front load washer door locks but wont turn on. If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open. 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. You can unlock the unit by removing the three screws at the bottom front of the unit. On front loaders the door switch must be closed and the door must be locked.

Verify the water is turned on and restore power. This should resolve the issue. The door lock assembly on a front load washer includes a safety switch that detects whether the washer door is closed a latch and a locking mechanism. The lock mechanism consists of some switches and normally a lock unlock solenoid or wax motor solenoid.

Pull down on it and the door will open. If this switch malfunctions the washer won t start. This way is very aggravating to say the least but you don t have to deal with the door gasket. To correct the situation shut off the circuit breaker for 30 seconds or unplug the washer then turn the timer knob around and back to any position other than final spin.

If any of these components fails when the door is open the door won t lock. The system consists of a door mounted catch and a door lock mechanism located on the back of the front panel door shroud or main top. The door lock also known as the interlock is a safety mechanism used on front load washing machines and on some top load washers that prevents the door or lid from being opened while the machine is in operation. This switch is in the door frame of the washing machine where the door shuts.

Either way you chose you have to remove the three screws on the front that hold the latch on. If the above recommendation does not correct the situation service will be required.