The front door will not lock and pau is flashing on my frigidaire affinity front end loading washing machine and it will not start

I've had problems starting my washer because the door does not close properly, and then I get an error or pau code
What has worked is to unplug the washer for a minute, close the door, and then plug it back in. it then starts normally with 2 pushes on the start button

Good Morning Laurencemcna,

I understand that your Frigidaire Affinity washer, model# ATF6000F, does not start, but instead, gives an error code or "PAU" message. Please try resetting your appliance, by either unplugging it or shutting the power off at your home's circuit breaker, for 3-5 minutes. Restore power, and try to start your washer again. I ask that you please follow up with a comment on the post, at your convenience, to advise if further troubleshooting is needed or if your appliances status has changed successfully. Hope this is helpful.

-Best Regards-
WP

Hello zabbster - Typically the DR or DO error code indicates that the door switch is not closed. Make sure that the door lock is completely closed. If the door is closed, make sure the door latch is not broken. If the latch is broken, you may possibly need to replace the door lock switch.

You may need to check the drain pump for anything that could obstruct the flow of water,or stop the impellar wheel from turning.if there is standing water in the unit you can use a wet dry shop vac to drain the water out by attatching it to the end of the drain hose.if you remove any of the hoses from the drain pump ther will still be some water that comes out.

Make sure to also check the boot that is coming from the bottom of the tub and make sure that the coin trap is not clogged.

The front panel has to be removed in order to get to the drain pump.I hope this helps good luck will be looking for any furher questions.

The PAU is a power interruption. Look for something simple like a loose power cord or worn wall receptacle.

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I have had that problem before...Try unplugging it and plugging it back in...sometimes it's almost like dealing with a computer.

Try buttons "dry" & "spin" together for a few seconds. This is the child lock display.

Or press "end of cycle" for over 3 seconds.

Or press "options & select" till the light goes off.

Works for other machines hope it may for you..............And please rate me if helped

If the washer fills with water, but will not start the wash cycle or spin, it is 1 of to things. the most common for frigidaire front load affinitys is the door lock assembly. I have had to replace numerous of these. if the door lock indicator is not on when it tries to wash, you need to replace the door lock assembly. if the door lock indicator is on, but wont wash, it is likly that you have a bad motor control board.

Its an issue with the front door sensor and the motherboard. I had to replace the mechanism since it could no longer work. Cost me 250 and almost 2 years later its happened again

This was exactly what was wrong with my washer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stupid Easy Fix! I would recommend leaving it unplugged until you are ready to undo the plug for the door lock. This was a perfect solution!!