Electrolux Washer Door Locked Won T Open

Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.

Electrolux washer door locked won t open.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. Inside you should find a tech sheet that should tell you how to open the door. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. How old is it.

Make sure the door lock icon is not active. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Electrolux washer satf7000fs1 lid or door will not open lid or door will not open is the 11st most common symptom for electrolux satf7000fs1. I do no think the washer has drained.

Strike the handle gently with an open palm to loosen it. Have you tried resetting your electrolux washer by unplugging it for 60 seconds then plugging it back in. If your door still isn t unlocked try loosening the lock with the power off. It takes less than 15 minutes to fix on average.

Use an open palm to gently strike the handle right above the location of the lock. How long has this been going on. How do i drain the washer. The door can be opened about 5 minutes after the end of the washing cycle after the bimetal in the door lock has cooled down.

It is 5 years old. If it does not try reaching up through the bottom pannel on the door lock side and see if you do not feel an oval shaped tab hanging down. The instructions below from diyers like you make the repair simple and easy. I washed a load of clothes yesterday and the machine s door won t open.

Waited a few hours and the door is still locked. On some models if there is a problem with opening the door and the display is off turn on the washing machine and make sure the door lock icon is not active. Already tried unplugging it and starting a new cycle. My electrolux washer door is locked and will not unlock.