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Whirlpool front load washer door locked and won t open.
But all is not lost.
Use a t 20 torx screwdriver to remove the three torx head screws along the bottom front of the washer.
Front load washer door stuck closed fixed quick and easy 3 second fix to get your washing machine door open again.
Confusing codes flashing on the washer control panel add to your frustration.
You ll find one of these clips on either side of the upper part of the unit s front face.
This means the washer is unable to drain properly thus it won t unlock the door.
Whether your clothes are in the washer or still in the clothes basket a whirlpool duet washer with a door that won t unlock is likely to be a huge problem.
How to troubleshoot a ge front load washer that won t spin or drain subscribe for weekly.
Newly installed whirlpool washers might be locked after you first plug them in.
It may also mean you need to replace a faulty drain pump.
The lid can become locked if something is clogging the pump or filter drain.
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Whirlpool duet washer door won t open.
After the led lights on the washer flash for the first time wait 1 minute before you try opening the door.
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Troubleshooting a problem that keeps the door locked and your clothes trapped inside the washer involves checking the pipes at the back of the appliance canceling the current cycle and checking the lcd display.
Slip a screwdriver blade under the edge of the housing on one side of the machine and push directly against the clip inside to release it.
Following fabric care directions is impossible if your whirlpool duet washer door won t open.
Open the washer s top panel by disengaging the hidden retention clips.
If the door is still locked wait another 8 minutes as the washer might be running a test cycle.