Your lg front load washing machine was designed with the safety locking feature to protect you and your home from any injury or damage.
Lg washer door won t lock.
The lock and switch assembly can fail either mechanically or electrically.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
The door latch is broken.
If the washer lid or door won t lock the lock and switch assembly might be defective.
Open the door after the door lock indicator turns off.
Door or lid latch assembly.
To activate the cycle press the power button to turn off the washer.
Press it again to turn the washer back on.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
If the machine is in motion the door will lock automatically to prevent access to its moving parts.
Switch assembly might be defective.
How to fix 1.
The washer will now drain and the door will unlock once the cavity is empty.
Activate the drain spin cycle to drain the washer if it is full of water.
If the lg washing machine is not in the middle of a wash cycle or the cycle has stopped due to malfunction follow the next steps.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
The door lock is broken.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.
If the lock is closed and the door remains locked then it is a sign of a malfunction.
3 weeks ago the door lock starting producing kind of noise like solenoid coil getting on off while machine make a cycle but door was keeping close.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Need help replacing the door lock assembly part ebf49827801 in your lg washer.
Press the spin speed button then press the start pause button.
Test any electrical switches with an ohm meter for continuity.
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This is a very common problem.
The switches should have continuity according to their design.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
Why the washer door is not closing.
The lock and switch assembly can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Hello i have lg washer wd 1243fhb.
If you stop or pause a cycle the door may remain locked until it is safe to open.
Symptom the washer door is not closing.
To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity.
This indicator will not turn off until after the wash cycle is complete.
The problem might be the main control board.
Watch this how to video with simple step by step instructions for a succes.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Lg front loader washing machine door won t open washing machines should usually open the door within 1 3 minutes after the end of the washing program.