Kenmore Washer Water Remaining In Bin Locked Door

Manually unlocking the washer is necessary if you need to cancel the cycle remove clothing or add clothing to the wash after you start the washing cycle.

Kenmore washer water remaining in bin locked door. Open the drain pump filter door pull out the drain tube and remove the drain tube plug. The kenmore front loading automatic washer automatically locks when a wash cycle is currently in progress and prevents accidental opening of the washer s door until the cycle is finished. Without an automatic locking mechanism you could open the door. You should then be able to open the door.

Allow any water left in the washer to drain into the pan. Replace part 131763200 131763202 131763245 131763255 131269400 wh10x27534 4 4 out of 5 stars 61. Pull the filter out of the pump and clear any debris from the filter and pump housing. The kenmore front loading washer remains locked during the wash cycle and as long as water remains in the washtub.

Unplug the washer to disconnect electrical power and remove the bottom front service panel as shown below. 1317632 131763256 washer door lock latch switch assembly for electrolux frigidaire kenmore crosley ge front load washer. Monitor on the first cycle with laundry in it to make sure that there is no damage to the spin basket or tub bearing. You can then carefully reach up along the front panel and pull down on the manual release tab that is on the bottom of the door lock assembly until it clicks.

Place a shallow pan in front of the filter door at the bottom of the washer to collect water left in the tub.