How to inspect the door strike on a washing machine.
Frigidaire washer door lock stuck.
There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed.
This is a simple inspection.
Locate your door strike.
The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction.
There is a door lock solenoid you might hear click.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
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If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
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There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed.
Remember to unplug the washer first.
You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items.
If everything else is okay then i suspect the 131888900 door lock assembly is at fault.
The image below will show how to access the latch.
You can at least check connections.
The oven door can become locked before and after the cleaning cycle.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle.
The door strike or hook is normally made of rigid plastic and can break with normal use and abuse or if someone has attempted to open the door with force while the lock is engaged.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
If you have a washer that has a door or a lid that won t open a broken part like the door lock could be the source of the problem.
To open it simply stop the washer and wait 1 to 3 minutes for the safety lock to release.
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The frigidaire self cleaning oven has a lock to prevent the door from being opened during the cleaning cycle.
No tools or disassembly is required.
Read on to learn more about the parts that could be causing your washing machine to malfunction and find helpful videos to guide you in your diy repair.
The method to unlock the oven door depends on whether the oven door has been locked in a closed or open position.
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