The washer will normally display an error code such as fdl door lock or f14 control board error.
Whirlpool duet washer door locked keeps blinking.
We have front loader whirlpool duet steam the door is locked no buttons a working but locked door light is on making humming sound.
If you see one of these error codes resubmit your question with this additional information and the full model number of your whirlpool duet washer.
Confusing codes flashing on the washer control panel add to your frustration.
Use a t 20 torx screwdriver to remove the three torx head screws along the bottom front of the washer.
If you decide to tinker with your washer without first unplugging it you could be putting yourself at risk of electrical shock.
The whirlpool duet washer has a series of error codes that indicate specific problems.
If you have a whirlpool top loader and the door is locked with a flashing light here are some things you ll need to check.
The lid lock mechanisms on some washers are heat activated which means overriding them is as simple as letting them cool off.
Whether your clothes are in the washer or still in the clothes basket a whirlpool duet washer with a door that won t unlock is likely to be a huge problem.
But all is not lost.
When the lock light is blinking it typically means that the unit either took to long to fill with water in which case it ll go into flood mode and keep draining for 15 20 minutes and unlock on it s own or there is a glitch in the electronics and just unplugging it for 60 seconds will reset the issue.
First try to just unplug the washer for 60 seconds or flip the circuit breaker off to the washer and usually the control panel will reset and the door lock light will stop flashing.
Now door is locked washer has humming grinding sound.
Check the lid switch and striker the striker is the part that helps press down the lid switch.
When the door fails to lock to allow the cycle to begin it attempts to lock itself at least six times before the error appears on the digital display screen.
My wife started washer and forgot the water was off to washer.
Let the washer sit unplugged for about 10 minutes then try lifting the lid.
Unplug your washer from the wall outlet if none of the these steps unlocks the door.
No buttons will work need help is there a.
To do that pull the washer forward and unplug it.
Other than that you ll need to manually unlock the door.
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