I have a frigidaire affinity front load washer fafw3801lw3.
Frigidaire affinity washer problems door lock.
There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed.
How to clear error codes on frigidaire affinity washer to clear the latest stored error code.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
The washer needs to be resting firmly on the floor.
See below for further troubleshooting.
Turn the program knob to the start position of the cycle furthest to the left.
I ve replaced the door lock.
Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
But now when i try to start the washer with or without any clothes in it i get the time of the wash cycle and pau blinking back and forth.
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If your frigidaire top load washer was recently installed here are a few things to check if your washer is vibrating.
The affinity washer door lock problems include popping open when the washer is in the middle of a cycle causing a downpour of difficulties or not releasing its latches properly when it s time to remove the heavy wet clothes from the washer s tub.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
The door lock light doesn t light up and i don t hear the door lock neither.
Frigidaire washer door latch lock strike switch if not replace or check the main control board.
The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction.
When the door lock fails on the washer the washer can display an e47 error code when checking the washer for error codes.
Or clean out or replace the drain pump if your frigidaire affinity washer is full of water and has the e41 error code showing.
Control will beep and the door lock wash rinse and final spin indicator lights will flash.
To open the door during the spin cycle stop the washer and wait 1 to 3 minutes for the lock to release do not force the door open.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
On a front load washer the door will be locked during the entire wash cycle.
When the door lock fails the washe.
Check to ensure it is level both front to back and side to side with each washer leg placed solidly on the floor.
