The washer door should lock and the cycle should begin without an error code appearing on the display.
Lg washer door latch repair.
Lg washer recovering from a locked washer narrator your lg front load washing machine was designed with the safety locking feature to protect you and your home from any injury or damage.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
To avoid seeing this code check the latch on your lg washer s door periodically to ensure it is locking and releasing properly.
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The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
After the water has drained the door unlocks.
If you stop or pause a cycle the door may remain locked until it is safe to open.
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Pull the door lock assembly out and disconnect the wire harness.
If the cycle does not begin and the de code appears again repair service is required.
Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the mounting screws from the front of the door lock assembly.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
Although sometimes the only way to correct the de error is to hire a professional to check and fix the washer there are a few at home troubleshooting efforts you can employ first.
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However they typically cost more can have mold issues and sometimes the door or door hinge breaks in which case the washer will need a door adjustment or a latch repair.
To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity.
Press the start pause button and the lg washing machine will begin to drain.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.
If the door is still locked use a putty knife to pry out the white latch on the door lock assembly and then open the washer door.
If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged.
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