Ge Washer Door Locked Wont Shut

The wax motor style of solenoid normally takes at least a minute or two to activate or deactivate.

Ge washer door locked wont shut.

If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. To unlock the washer controls press and hold the lock button for 10 seconds. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. To lock the washer press and hold the lock button for 10 seconds.

Best priced door lock for this ge. Inspect the door lock for damage. I show the symptoms. Replacing the door lock fixed it.

Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. If your washing machine s door either won t lock shut or won t open the door lock assembly is most likely the issue. The washing machine door won t close or block if the washing machine latch won t close most often something is preventing it from closing. If the blocking does not occur it means the mechanism is broken.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. Our front loader door won t open and won t go into service mode. Other potential causes include problems with the wiring or the main electronic control board or with the washer s door hinge. The control lock icon on the display will light up when it is on.

If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. The problem is that the machine won t start washing as it will not.