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My kenmore front load washer doesn't want to start all lights are working but nothing happens even the door won't lock

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Your door switch is the problem,where the door latch goes into the machine a little switch sites behind this a safety feature and if this is broke the machine will still switch on but will not work it will need replaced they are cheap.adrianxxx

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 04, 2011

SOURCE: My Kenmore 3.5 super capacity

the model # would be very helpful in diagnosing the problem it usually is on a label on the rim inside the door and sometimes their is a second label on the back of it

Testimonial: "VERY helpful, gave me links to what I need to do it myself!"

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 26, 2008

SOURCE: Kenmore Elite front loading washing machine

My machine just died. No codes, no nothing. I thought it had blew a fuse. But the outlet is fine. There is no power to the unit. There is a load in the machine and I can't get it out. Help

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 01, 2008

SOURCE: Kenmore front load washer door

A lot of these errors on these front loaders can be resolved by simply unplugging the washer for 30 minutes to reset the computer. You may also attempt to manipulate the door latch by using the manual release lever to see if you can get the latching mechanism to stay open. The following link explains how to do this:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r622155-kenmore_elite_whirlpool_duet_door_jammed

This is normally used when the door is latched with the door shut, but it still may apply in your case. If you attempt any of these preliminary checks and the latch still does not work properly, I would recommend replacing it. The next link explains how:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r587965-door_latch_replacement_fdl_error

Hopefully you will not require any replacement parts. But, if you do, a replacement latch can be found at searspartsdirect.com or repairclinic.com. Just type in your complete model number to perform a search for parts. I hope you find this information helpful. Let me know if you require additional assistance.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 24, 2009

SOURCE: front load washer door won't open

There is an override switch directly below the latch under the machine on most front loaders.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 13, 2009

SOURCE: kenmore front load washer shows door not locked

Try pressing 'end of cycle' for 3 seconds. You hear a click? Then wait for 2 minutes before trying the door, do not force door. No luck? Plug off the mains. Tilt machine backwards to unscrew 3 screws below the front panel, the kick panel. Slide the panel downwards & out.

Put your hand up towards the lock portion (inside the machine that is), you will feel a tear shaped thing, pull this thing a quarter of an inch down, the door will click open. Check to see that all wires are connected well.

Next try some WD40 on the door mechanism on machine, not on door, & try the door open/close a few times. Would be nice to know what happened............free service remember.(!)

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