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.
Kenmore elite top load washer door locked.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
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.
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I have an older kenmore top loading washing machine.
The lid lock light is flashing on my top load washer.
To access this tab unplug the washer and remove the bottom front service panel as shown in the first image below.
Kenmore elite he3 washing machine.
If the lid is locked simply unplug the washer from its power source.
Most top load washing machines have a lid lock that is heat activated.
Kenmore elite he3 washing machine.
If the lid is still locked you ll need to have the washer serviced to determine the exact cause of the failure.
I do not lid lock light flashing blinking on top load washing machine how to clear read more.
I did some google searching and found that there could be a few different issues that are causing the lid lock light to flash or blink on the control panel of my washer.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
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Once the door is unlocked you may be able to close it.
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Check or repair the following door lock mechanism broken or removed from the door check door lock switch assembly check the wire harness connections to the door lock switch assembly and central control unit ccu door.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly.
Wait about 10 minutes and see if the lid has unlocked itself.