Frigidaire Gallery Series Washer Door Lock

There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed.

Frigidaire gallery series washer door lock.

You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. 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.

Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle. The folds in the bellow allow the tub to move separately from the door during the spin cycle. The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction. The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time.

If you are unable to resolve an issue or need more information please contact us. Replace part 131763256 131763310 4 6 out of 5 stars 173. This should disable the lock. Also known as a door boot seal and is used in front load washers.

In this video we take a look at a frigidaire washer in which the door lock light was flashing and it was not spinning. 1317632 131763202 131763256 washer door lock latch switch assembly 1317633 door strike for electrolux frigidaire white westinghouse crosley gibson ge. This part has been redesigned by the manufacturer and is interchangeable with the old design. There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed.

On a front load washer the door will be locked during the entire wash cycle. Get shopping advice from experts friends and the community. The lock light does go out indicating it is unlocked. To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds.

For your safety the lid on a frigidaire top load washer cannot be opened during the spin cycle. Also on any cycle before the spin. Inspect the door lock for damage. To open it simply stop the washer and wait 1 to 3 minutes for the safety lock to release.

Before tumbling starts you can stop the washer and then wait for the water to drain off the window before opening the door. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.