If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Frigidaire washer door lock bypass.
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The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Locate the lid door lock switch on the underside of the panel basically where the lid door fits with the body of the washer.
There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed.
Is there any way to bypass the lock switch and just prop the door shut to get a few loads of laundry done so my family has some clothes for the week.
Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle.
The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time.
The most common reason f.
This video provides step by step instructions for replacing the lid latch assembly on frigidaire affinity top load washing machines.
The blinking of the sensor light sure makes it sounds like you do have a faulty lid switch.
Frigidaire 131763202 door lock assembly.
After washing a load of clothes this morning the lock on the door of my washer wouldn t unlock.
How to temporary fix your original washer parts that leaves clothing wet and will not run on final spin.
The washer will not wash if the door does not close and lock.
Step 4 place the lid door panel properly and fasten the retaining tabs or screws as necessary.
By the schematic it looks like placing a jumper careful there is 120v on that line between 4 and 3 on the lid switch will bypass it.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
That part isn t listed but this lock switch is.
There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed.
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Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items.
To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds.
Now place a magnet between door lock and the solenoid that will create a magnetic connection between them.
