Samsung Washing Machine Door Will Not Lock

Inspect the door lock for damage.

Samsung washing machine door will not lock.

Once the water is gone the door will unlock. I have samsung front load washing machine. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. Now with the new mechanism the door will lock but won t unlock the machine will not start a cycle be read more.

If the door remains locked when the cycle is finished push start pause to clear the lock. If you get stuck though you can drain the water from front load washers using the emergency drain hose. To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity. My samsung wa50f9a7dsw a2 will power on i can change all the settings but when i press start i will get two quick.

If you find the door latch to be broken you will need to order a new one. Unplug your samsung washing machine. It may take a few minutes for the washing machine to cool down and for the lock to release. Normally waiting for the cycle to end is all you need to do to unlock the door or turn your washer on if it s off.

The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. During the entire wash cycle the samsung washing machine locks the door to prevent it from being opened and interrupting or stopping the cycle. Locate the washer door latch and look to see if it is broken or cracked. If you get stuck though you can drain the water from front load washers using the emergency drain hose.

Once the water is gone the door will unlock. The door latch will most likely be part dc34 00024b or. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.

Get the part number off of the washer door lock assembly. The door wouldn t lock so i replaced the lock mechanism. Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders.