If you are experiencing issues with your Electrolux washing machine lock, you’ve come to the right place; this detailed guide gives you all the information you need to fix them…
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Electrolux Washing Machine Dryer Door Not Locking — Quick Fix
If your Electrolux washing machine lock isn’t working, you’ll need to replace it. Here are the steps on how to do this…
Step 1. In order to prevent electrocution, make sure to disconnect your dryer from the outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. With a Philips screwdriver, loosen the screws at the back of the machine holding the top panel. Slide the top backwards and lift it off the machine.
Step 3. Loosen the two screws on the top corners of the control panel using your Philips screwdriver.
Step 4. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry the control panel off the front of the cabinet. Unplug the interface connector attached to the panel.
Step 5. Open the machine’s door, then use your screwdriver to take out the two nuts holding the lint filter housing cover to the front panel.
Step 6. Get someone to help you tilt the washing machine backwards, then place a support underneath the front panel.
Step 7. With your Philips screwdriver, loosen the two screws at the bottom of the front panel. Take the support out from underneath the machine and set the appliance on its feet.
Step 8. Loosen the nuts at the top of the front panel. Lift the front panel upwards and pull it off the cabinet.
Step 9. Unplug the door switch wire connector from the front panel. Use needle-nosed pliers to disconnect the two wires from the door switch.
Step 10. Open the door of the front panel. Squeeze the tabs on the door switch, then pull it out of the front panel.
Step 11. Discard the old door switch and take the new one out of its packaging. Snap the new door switch into the slot on the front panel.
Step 12. Attach the two wires to the appropriate terminals on the new door switch. Plug the main door switch wire connector back in.
Step 13. Lift the front panel and mount it on the cabinet. With your Philips screwdriver, apply the two screws at the top of the front panel.
Step 14. Carefully tilt the machine backwards, then place a support underneath the panel (you can also get someone to help you support the machine). Using your Philips screwdriver, apply the nuts at the bottom of the front panel.
Step 15. Set your washing machine back on its feet. Plug the interface wire connector into the control panel.
Step 16. Snap the control panel onto the cabinet, then secure it by applying the two screws at the top with your Philips screwdriver.
Step 17. Open the door of the appliance, then secure the lint filter housing cover by applying the two screws.
Step 18. Slide the top cover onto the cabinet, then apply the nuts at the back using your Philips screwdriver.
Step 19. Plug your washing machine back into the power outlet, then try running a cycle to ensure the door locks properly.
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Electrolux Washing Machine Lock Sign — Quick Fix
A lock sign on your Electrolux washing machine display indicates that the Child Lock feature is activated. To turn off the Child Lock feature, take the following steps…
Step 1. Press the power button to turn your washing machine on.
Step 2. Press the ‘Options’ button on your washing machine’s control panel. Using the directional buttons on the panel, scroll downwards until you see the ‘Child Lock’ option.
Step 3. Press the ‘OK’ button on the control panel. Press the up and down buttons simultaneously and hold them for 5 seconds (Child Lock will deactivate).
Step 4. Press the ‘OK’ button once more, then go back by pressing the down button on the control panel.
Electrolux Washing Machine Door Lock Clicking — Solved
If your Electrolux washing machine door lock is clicking, it indicates that it isn’t properly secured. To fix this issue, simply open the door of the machine and tighten the door lock screws using your Philips screwdriver.
Electrolux Washing Machine Lock Not Working — Quick Fix
If your Electrolux washing machine lock isn’t working, the first thing you should do is check to ensure that the wire connector is properly plugged in. Here’s how to do this…
Step 1. Disconnect your washing machine from the electrical outlet before starting this repair, in order to prevent electrocution.
Step 2. Open the door of your washing machine. Wedge a flat-blade screwdriver underneath the retaining wire around the door boot seal, then work it around until the wire comes off (take care not to puncture the door seal).
Step 3. With a Philips screwdriver, loosen the nuts securing the door lock assembly to the cabinet.
Step 4. Peel the door seal away from the door lock. Reach into the cabinet and pull the door lock out of place.
Step 5. Inspect the electrical connector attached to the door lock assembly, and ensure that it is securely attached.
Step 6. Reinstall the door lock assembly in the cabinet, then apply the two screws with your Philips screwdriver to secure it.
Step 7. Fit the door boot seal back around the front the panel. Use a flat-blade screwdriver or a pair of needle-nosed pliers to fit the retaining band around the door boot seal.
Step 8. Close the door, then plug your washing machine back into the electrical outlet. Ensure that everything works properly by running a wash cycle.
If your washing machine door lock still doesn’t work, you’ll need to replace the entire lock assembly. Click here to learn how to do this.
Electrolux Washing Machine Lock Stuck — How To Fix
If your Electrolux washing machine lock is stuck, disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Run some fishing line or string around the door frame. Pull the two ends of the string together away from the door lock (this should force the latch open manually).
If your washing machine experiences this issue frequently, you may need to replace the door lock.