Slide a flathead screwdriver in the seam of the bottom panel for a front loader.
Kenmore front load washer door locked.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
On the right side of the machine slide a flathead screwdriver in between the frame and this bottom panel.
I have a kenmore front loading washing machine with a locked door my machine has a small access door in the lower left side for draining and cleaning the filter.
If the lid is still locked you ll need to have the washer serviced to determine the exact cause of the failure.
Clear any debris or objects from the receiver.
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The kenmore front loading washer remains locked during the wash cycle and as long as water remains in the washtub.
Wait about 10 minutes and see if the lid has unlocked itself.
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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.
Then pull the door open.
Without an automatic locking mechanism you could open the door.
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Check for foreign objects in the door lock receiver.
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.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
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.
Most top load washing machines have a lid lock that is heat activated.
If the lid is locked simply unplug the washer from its power source.
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The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
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Inspect the bottom of your washing machine on the front.
