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.
Frigidaire washer door latch problems.
The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time.
There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed.
This should disable the lock.
The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction.
Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
If the door of a front load washer either won t lock shut or won t open it s likely that the door lock assembly is on the fritz.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
The washer control may not unlock the door if the water level pressure switch indicates the washer is still full of water.
When the door lock fails the washe.
There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed.
When the door lock fails on the washer the washer can display an e47 error code when checking the washer for error codes.
Less likely causes are a problem with the wiring or the main electronic control board.
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.
You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items.