Washing Machine Door Lock Switch

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Washing machine door lock switch.

This switch performs the same function but the lid must be locked in place for the machine to wash. These switches are generally located on the washer s door frame. Locate the lid door lock switch on the underside of the panel basically where the lid door fits with the body of the washer. This switch is connected to a solenoid that completes a circuit allowing the machine to run only if the top is down.

Beaquicy 6601er1004c washer door switch and lock original version replacement for kenmore lg washing machine ebf49827801 door switch 5 0 out of 5 stars 24 13 99 13. Now place a magnet between door lock and the solenoid that will create a magnetic connection. To run the washer through a full cycle with the lid open it s necessary to install a jumper wire in the lid switch circuit. On most whirlpool models the door must be closed and locked before any wash cycle will begin.

If you re attempting to troubleshoot your whirlpool washer you may need to operate the washer with the lid open. The front load washer features a door switch that is actually a safety feature. The switch on our kenmore the one that tells the washer the door s open stop working gave out. Take a screwdriver and unfasten the retaining tabs or screws.

Hopefully these will be color coded. Go ahead and inspect the door striker to ensure it s engaging properly with the lock assembly. Scan the included wiring diagram until you find the wires labelled lid switch and lock switch the majority of washing machine lid lock switches are powered by 3 or 4 wires each of which performs a different function. Now lift the top lid or door panel of your machine.

Washing machines must have some way in which you can lock the door closing mechanism when the machine is started up and then unlock them with a certain delay normally two minutes after the current has switched off via the program or on off switch in order to ensure that the door cannot be opened while some of the components are still. I had to do s. However some washing machines come with a lid lock. For safety reasons the washer won t enter the spin cycle while the lid is open.