Washer Lid Locked Wont Open

Let the washer sit unplugged for about 10 minutes then try lifting the lid.

Washer lid locked wont open. Listen and when you hear the unlatching sound the door should open. Hold down the control lock button on your whirlpool washer for three seconds at the end of the washing cycle. Click here for more information regarding the lid locking did you receive an lf or f8e1 error code or is the spin or wash light blinking. Wash media buildup detergent lint etc is preventing the lock mechanism from sliding.

If it still won t budge proceed to plan b. This light turns off after the washer has drained. Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled. Check for lock interference with lock striker.

Most washers will have a manual release to unlock the mechanism and allow you to open the door or lid. Step 3 if your whirlpool washer did not unlock at the end of step 1 press and hold the end of cycle button for five seconds to manually reset your washing machine. The lid must be completely closed and latched for the washer to operate. Unplug the machine for 5 minutes to let it reset and then plug it back in and give it a try.

The lid lock mechanisms on some washers are heat activated which means overriding them is as simple as letting them cool off. On top load washers that lost power during a cycle it will take up to 5 minutes for the washer to unlock and resume normal operation. If it opens you re all set. This is not common.

The release is normally accessible from below the door lock or on some models from inside the soap dispenser housing. Lid is not closed completely due to interference. If the washer door won t unlock the problem might be the main control board. Fault is displayed if lid lock has not moved into locked position or motor cannot be powered.

Normally the problem is with the lock mechanism. Make sure the door lock light is off.