Samsung Washer Door Lock Not Working

The samsung washer door lock latch assembly secures the washer door shut during operation.

Samsung washer door lock not working.

The lid lock mechanisms on some washers are heat activated which means overriding them is as simple as letting them cool off. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. Make sure you have placed the dishes inside properly and that the racks are pushed all the way. Contacted support and the answer was always unplug it wait a few minutes and plug it in.

During the entire wash cycle the samsung washing machine locks the door to prevent it from being opened and interrupting or stopping the cycle. Even though it indicates that it is locked there must be full contact. Press the start pause button to stop your washer. It may take a few moments for the door lock mechanism to disengage.

If the washer is receiving electrical power and everything else looks good start by cleaning the contact points of the door latch with a bit of rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. If the door lock is broken or faulty the washer door will not close latch or lock. When the washing machine door is closed the washer can begin washing.

If it still won t budge proceed to plan b. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. If the door remains locked when the cycle is finished push start pause to clear the lock. This worked but with less and less success over the time we ve owned it.

Inspect the door lock for damage. It may take a few minutes for the washing machine to cool down and for the lock to release. To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity. If it opens you re all set.

Lights come on like its supposed to. We can spin the selection dial. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. If your child lock icon is lit or flashing this confirms it.

Let the washer sit unplugged for about 10 minutes then try lifting the lid. Samsung washing machine buttons won t work if your washer won t start the buttons won t work or the control knob won t select a different cycle you probably have child lock turned on. Today s power outage appears to have done it in. Your washer door will remain locked during the heating portion of the sanitize cycle.

There are several reasons why your dishwasher s door may not be closing completely.