Inspect the door lock for damage.
Kenmore door lock light front washer.
The kenmore front loading washer remains locked during the wash cycle and as long as water remains in the washtub.
Find the two screws securing the control panel to the top of the washer.
Clear any debris or objects from the receiver.
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Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Replace the entire assembly if any component fails.
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If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open.
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.
Without an automatic locking mechanism you could open the door.
Then pull the door open.
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The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Unplug the kenmore washer power cord from the wall outlet.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
There is one screw on the lower front of each end cap of the panel.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Check for foreign objects in the door lock receiver.
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If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
To manually unlock and open the door remove the bottom front service panel reach up into the cabinet and pull down on the manual release tab on the bottom of the door lock switch assembly.
If any of these components fails when the door is open the door won t lock.
The door lock assembly on a front load washer includes a safety switch that detects whether the washer door is closed a latch and a locking mechanism.
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.
Remove the screws with a phillips head screwdriver.