Whirlpool Duet GHW9100LW start button wiggles and pops out. Machine will not start.

Whirlpool GHW9200LW Front Load Washer 12 Cycle, 5 Temperature Ultra Plus Capacity ,Energy Star Qualified : Dove Grey on White. Machine Type‎: ‎Standard
Series‎: ‎Gold

Hi, I've only just come on line to see and glad that you have identified the problem yourself- as you say persistence pays. I'm not even sure that I would have been able to suggest anything myself other than 'are you sure the lock and sensor are physically working?' ;-0) John C

Could be a bad lock or possibly a bad control board. I run into this all the time, working for a maytag/whirlpool dealer and repair facility. If your in a area that has alot of power outtages or surges get a surge protector after you get your problem fixed.

You need to replace your water inlet valve

Check and replace

- Flowmeter.
- Water inlet valve


Make sure to unplug power cord before you replace the part and also make to clean drain tube and filter every year.

Press and hold "end of cycle" button for 3 seconds, on the right side of panel. This is the child lock feature, do it again & it locks.

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Sounds like the pump is trying to drain the water but something is clogged in it or the pump itself is bad. Door wont unlock if machine thinks there is water inside. Remove front lower panel. pump is in center. Unscrew cap and remove attached filter. Be prepared for water to come gushing out once filter is removed. Clean filter and reinstall. If problem persists then the pump itself needs to be replaced.

make sure you havent locked the console by accident it is in small print on the front right of the console other than that you will probably need a technician

not unless you make it yourself ..replacement handle is just like the 1 that broke

Here's the instructions you need to replace the door bellow on a Whirlpool Duet:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r385211-replacing_door_bellow_whirlpool_duet

Let me know if you need further assistance. I hope this helps you.

PS I know it's a lengthy read, but it's a simple repair if you follow the directions.