Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Reset kenmore elite washer door lock.
Step 1 press the stop button twice and then press the power button.
If the washer does not have a drain problem the issue may be with the lock mechanism itself.
The cycle drains from the washer s drum and enables you to safely open the door.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
Watch this how to video with simple step by step instructions for a success.
If that does not work you want to disconnect the power from the dishwasher by shutting off the breaker.
Push power three times and press spin speed if the washer is filled with water.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Need help replacing the door lock latch part wp8182634 in your kenmore washer.
The washer will not unlock if the washer is filled with water as water would spill out of the machine.
If you have started a load in your kenmore elite he washer and need to reset it simply press several buttons on the control panel.
After 5 minutes turn the breaker back on.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Once the door is unlocked you may be able to close it and then drain the washer to finish the cycle if there is no damage to the plunger or the door lock assembly.
You can manually unlock the washer door by reaching behind the front panel and pulling the tab located.
To access this tab unplug the washer and remove the bottom front service panel as shown in the first image below.
Let us know if this will work for you.
Ritz to turn the lock off try to press and hold the no heat dry or air dry button for 4 seconds or of course until the light turns off.