The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Ge front load washer door won t lock.
Other potential causes include problems with the wiring or the main electronic control board or with the washer s door hinge.
The other way is to take the top off the machine and reach down from the top to access the latch.
This way is very aggravating to say the least but you don t have to deal with the door gasket.
If the washer beeps back at you twice when you press the start button and the washer won t start it means that your washer thinks your door is open.
If your washing machine s door either won t lock shut or won t open the door lock assembly is most likely the issue.
The switches should have continuity according to their design.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
This is a very common problem.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
To lock or unlock the control panel press and hold the delay start button for 3 seconds and some models you would press the signal button for 3 seconds.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
You can unlock the unit by removing the three screws at the bottom front of the unit.
Door lock motor and switch assembly.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Be sure that your door is securely shut and if so the door latch behind the front panel of your washer needs to be ordered and replaced because it s not sensing that your door is shut properly.
Pull the lower panel out at the bottom and remove it.
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.
If the washer lid or door won t lock the lock and switch assembly might be defective.
Test any electrical switches with an ohm meter for continuity.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
It sounds like the control is not sensing the door being shut meaning a possible faulty door lock assembly.
Either way you chose you have to remove the three screws on the front that hold the latch on.