Electrolux Washing Machine Door Locked. The door can be opened about 5 minutes after the end of the washing cycle (after the bimetal in the door lock has cooled down). You will want to remove the 2 screws/nuts at the rear edge of the top panel.
Disconnect your washing machine from the electrical outlet before starting this repair, in order to prevent electrocution. Here’s how to do this…. This is the most common solution for top loaders.
If you snake your area through and depress the button and pull the door open at the same time it will open. The problem is that somehow the control lock has been enabled. You are required to keep opening and closing the door of the washing machine at least 6 times within 12 seconds.
If the door lock is defective, the washer door will not latch properly. On some models, if there is a problem with opening the door and the display is off, turn on the washing machine and make sure the door lock icon is not active. You will want to remove the 2 screws/nuts at the rear edge of the top panel.
If there is water in the machine, the door cannot be opened. We’re ready to get started when you are! Unscrew the bolts holding the lock in the machine body;
This is the most common solution for top loaders. The door can be opened about 5 minutes after the end of the washing cycle (after the bimetal in the door lock has cooled down). Disconnect the lock from the wires and put a new one;
Remove the lock from the space between the tank and the front wall of the housing; Unplug the washing machine from the wall. “loc” is displayed on digital displays and the control lock status light is lit.