Frigidaire Affinity Washer Door Lock Flashing

There is a door lock solenoid you might hear click.

Frigidaire affinity washer door lock flashing.

On a front load washer the door will be locked during the entire wash cycle. 365 days to return any part. Door lock light is on will not allow machine to work. I ve replaced the door lock.

It more than likely is the door s lock itself or its motor and switch assembly that is causing the glitch. Replace part 131763200 131763202 131763245 131763255 131269400 wh10x27534 4 5 out of 5 stars 54. The affinity washer door lock problems include popping open when the washer is in the middle of a cycle causing a downpour of difficulties or not releasing its latches properly when it s time to remove the heavy wet clothes from the washer s tub. There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed.

Before tumbling starts you can stop the washer and then wait for the water to drain off the window before opening the door. The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction. To open the door during the spin cycle stop the washer and wait 1 to 3 minutes for the lock to release do not force the door open. Remember to unplug the washer first.

But now when i try to start the washer with or without any clothes in it i get the time of the wash cycle and pau blinking back and forth. I hope this isn t going to be an expensive repair. You can reply with any additional details for further assistance. The instruction printed below the light states press hold button for 3 seconds to unlock.

Of course that doesn t work. There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed. I have a frigidaire affinity front load washer fafw3801lw3. Original high quality parts for frigidaire affinity front load washer in stock and ready to ship today.

The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time. The door lock light doesn t light up and i don t hear the door lock neither. If everything else is okay then i suspect the 131888900 door lock assembly is at fault. I unplugged the machine and plugged back on still won t unlock.