Error Code: DOOR LOCKED Difficulty: Easy
Problem: Indicates that the washer door is locked and cannot be opened.
How to Fix DOOR LOCKED Error (Step-by-Step)
- Understand that the ‘Door Locked’ light is a standard safety feature, not an error code. It means a cycle is in progress.
- If you need to open the door, you must first pause the cycle by pressing the ‘Start/Pause’ button.
- The washer will stop, and if the water level is low enough and the drum is not spinning, it will prepare to unlock.
- Wait for the ‘click’ sound that indicates the lock has disengaged. The ‘Door Locked’ light will turn off.
- You can now open the door to add or remove items.
- Close the door and press ‘Start/Pause’ again to resume the cycle.
- Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
Still Not Working?
If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
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When It’s Better to Replace Than Repair
Sometimes replacing an appliance makes more financial sense than putting more money into repairs.
Here are a few signs it may be time to shop for a new one:
- ✓Appliance over 8-10 years old
- ✓Repair cost over 50% of replacement
- ✓Multiple recent breakdowns
- ✓Major component failure
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