Kenmore Door Lock Stuck

Newer models unlock automatically upon the cleaning cycle s end.

Kenmore door lock stuck.

The washer control may not unlock the door if the water level pressure switch indicates the washer is still full of water. This is not common. Usually we can get the door lock to go back to its home position by doing a series of steps. The door will still not open.

If you re having trouble releasing the lock mode it may be still be because one of the control buttons is stuck even if the light isn t flashing. Holding the lock button down often helps with a partially closed door or one that otherwise appears stuck. Open the oven door and locate the door light button that the oven door pushes against. There is a tab on the bottom of the door lock assembly that you can pull until it clicks to manually unlock the washer door.

To release a stuck button try turning off the breaker in the main panel and leaving it off for five minutes. If the washer door won t unlock the problem might be the main control board. Some kenmore models also beep to tell you that you have successfully disengaged the lock. I have a 12 year old white kenmore built in electric stove.

Move the locking lever situated just below the oven door handle to the left if your kenmore has a mechanical lock. Unplug the machine for 5 minutes to let it reset and then plug it back in and give it a try. I have turned off the breaker for over 5 minutes and the door locked is still on the screen and the door is locked. Normally the problem is with the lock mechanism.

If the door of a front load washer either won t lock shut or won t open it s likely that the door lock assembly is on the fritz. Manually unlocking the washer is necessary if you need to cancel the cycle remove clothing or add clothing to the wash after you start the washing cycle. You may need to press the button for up to 30 seconds for the unlock to happen. The kenmore front loading automatic washer automatically locks when a wash cycle is currently in progress and prevents accidental opening of the washer s door until the cycle is finished.

I started the self cleaning last night and cancelled it hit clear short of the 4 hours. Less likely causes are a problem with the wiring or the main electronic control board.