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My washer door wont latch, the lock is engaged - I am currently trying unplugging for 30 min as one person mentioned on another site - once before I replaced door latch for this problem, no difference - appliance repairman "tweaked" door to cause it to latch - this is an older washer, 2003

File Name: Frigidaire Front Load Washer Door Lock Assembly Installation Instructions File Submitter: Samurai Appliance Repair Man File Submitted: 08 May 2014 File Category: Appliance Repair Manual Pot Luck Supper SUPPLEMENT TO DOOR LOCK/SWITCH KIT - P/N 131888900 which subs to Part number: 137523400 PUB 131983700 Click here to download this file

I just got done fixing my Amana NFW7200TW Front Load Washer, and seen as how I used this forum quite a bit while doing so, I figured I'd post my story, maybe help someone else out going through the same issues. My washer was in the middle of a cycle when it stopped, beeped a few times, then flashed the door lock error code (d5). The door was stuck locked and wouldn't respond to any buttons, so after some searching, I located the manual door release beneath the door lock mechanism inside the washer. I was able to get the clothes out, but there was a puddle of water in the washer and it still wouldn't respond to any buttons, so I ordered a new lock ($30 on eBay). I installed the door lock mechanism when it arrived, and it locked and unlocked perfectly. However, when I attempted to start a cycle, the door would lock after about two minutes, then nothing else would happen. All the lights were on and no error codes flashed, it just wouldn't begin the cycle. I did some research and found out how to put it in Diagnostic Mode, at which point I found the error codes 01 and 22, both of which point to a drain pump malfunction. After removing the back plate and locating the drain pump, I removed both hoses and checked for any obstructions. There were none and the blades spun freely, so I moved on to testing voltage. Using my volt meter, I tested the incoming power which read 120V. I then tested the pumps continuity and found there was none. After pulling the pump out and taking it apart, I located the problem; a wire had burnt in half just before the fuse near the motor windings. Instead of buying a new pump ($50), I soldered the wire back together. Then I put everything back together, ran it through a quick wash cycle, and everything worked perfectly. So that's my story, if you guys have any questions or problems locating anything I've talked about, feel free to ask. Good luck!

File Name: Whirlpool and Maytag Direct Drive Front Load Washers Service Pointer: Intermittent Door Lock Operation File Submitter: applianceman97 File Submitted: 15 Jul 2014 File Category: Appliance Repair Manual Pot Luck Supper Whirlpool and Maytag Direct Drive Front Load Washers Service Pointer: Intermittent Door Lock Operation Models: WFW94HEX* WFW95HEX* WFW97HEX* MHW6000X* MHW7000X PUB W10384730 Click here to download this file