Samsung Washing Machine Door Will Not Lock

Unplug your samsung washing machine.

Samsung washing machine door will not lock.

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. Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. If you get stuck though you can drain the water from front load washers using the emergency drain hose.

Get the part number off of the washer door lock assembly. Inspect the door lock for damage. If the door remains locked when the cycle is finished push start pause to clear the lock. Now with the new mechanism the door will lock but won t unlock the machine will not start a cycle be read more.

Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders. Samsung washer door is locked your washer door locks to prevent water from coming out especially for front load models. The door latch will most likely be part dc34 00024b or. The door wouldn t lock so i replaced the lock mechanism.

If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. If you find the door latch to be broken you will need to order a new one. 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 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. I have samsung front load washing machine. Once the water is gone the door will unlock.

Locate the washer door latch and look to see if it is broken or cracked. Samsung top load washer does not lock by misbahrazmi jun 17 2016 6 55pm pdt. It may take a few minutes for the washing machine to cool down and for the lock to release.