How to Fix Amana Washer Error DOOR LOCKED

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Error Code: DOOR LOCKED Difficulty: Easy

Problem: Indicates that the washer door is locked and cannot be opened.

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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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