Lg Front Load Washer Door Lock Error

The door is not aligned properly.

Lg front load washer door lock error. If any of the clogs have been removed or the kinks in the drain hose have been straightened. The de code will look like this on the washer s display panel. Unplug the washer from the power outlet or turn the circuit breaker to the unit off. How to reset the washing machine.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. If you cannot remove the item and the door is stuck closed do not force the door as you may damage it. If the lock is closed and the door remains locked then it is a sign of a malfunction. If you are still getting the error unplug the machine for five minutes and then plug it back in and power it back on.

Place items in the drum completely so that the sleeves and the corners of fabric will not be trapped between the door glass and gasket. Plug the washer back in or turn the circuit breaker back on. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Step 1 open the door after the door lock indicator turns off.

Remove any item that may be caught in the washer s door. To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity. By putting much strain on the door hinge can cause a misalignment. The lg washer de error code indicates the washer cannot lock the washer door.

The washer s door latch may be faulty. Press power to turn the washer off. Here are 3 reasons why the washer door was unable to lock. With the power disabled press and hold the start pause button for 5 seconds.

The washer door was not closed properly. Lg front loader washing machine door won t open washing machines should usually open the door within 1 3 minutes after the end of the washing program. If the lg washing machine is not in the middle of a wash cycle or the cycle has stopped due to malfunction follow the next steps. Check behind the washer to ensure that the drain hose is not kinked or clogged.

Run a spin cycle to confirm that the oe has been resolved. The de1 error code indicates that the washer s door is open and not locked. Instead hire a professional to open it. Cleaning the drain pump filter on a front load washer with no access door video by sears partsdirect staff see how to access and clean the drain pump filter on a front load washer without an access door.

The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.