The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Lg washer door latch repair.
Front load washing machines have several benefits.
However they typically cost more can have mold issues and sometimes the door or door hinge breaks in which case the washer will need a door adjustment or a latch repair.
After the water has drained the door unlocks.
Press in on the door firmly and select any cycle.
If the door is still locked use a putty knife to pry out the white latch on the door lock assembly and then open the washer door.
If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged.
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Inspect the door lock for damage.
If you stop or pause a cycle the door may remain locked until it is safe to open.
Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the mounting screws from the front of the door lock assembly.
Lg washer recovering from a locked washer narrator your lg front load washing machine was designed with the safety locking feature to protect you and your home from any injury or damage.
Press the start pause button and the lg washing machine will begin to drain.
If the machine is in motion the door will lock automatically to prevent access to its moving parts.
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To avoid seeing this code check the latch on your lg washer s door periodically to ensure it is locking and releasing properly.
Although sometimes the only way to correct the de error is to hire a professional to check and fix the washer there are a few at home troubleshooting efforts you can employ first.
Pull the door lock assembly out and disconnect the wire harness.
The washer door should lock and the cycle should begin without an error code appearing on the display.
If the cycle does not begin and the de code appears again repair service is required.
Please visit our request a repair page for a professional service.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
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