Is your Frigidaire washing machine blinking lights on the control panel? If so, you’ve come to the right place. This detailed guide gives you easy-to-follow steps on how to fix this issue. So, without wasting any more time, let’s get right to it…
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Frigidaire Washing Machine Door Lock Blinking — Solved
If the door lock light in your Frigidaire washing machine is blinking, it indicates that the door isn’t properly locked. Make sure to shut to firmly shut your washing machine’s door before starting a cycle.
If your washing machine door lock isn’t locking, you’ll need to replace the lock assembly. Here’s how to do this…
How To Replace Failed Door Lock In Frigidaire Front Loader Washing Machine
Do the following to replace a failed door lock in your Frigidaire front loader washing machine…
Step 1. Ensure that you unplug your washing machine’s power cord from the power outlet before starting this repair in order to prevent electrocution.
Step 2. Open the door of your washing machine. Insert a tool such as a flat-blade screwdriver under the retaining wire around the door seal. Work the screwdriver around the door opening until the retaining wire comes off.
Step 3. Peel the door boot seal off the door opening away from the door lock. Use a Philips screwdriver to take out the screws holding the door lock to the cabinet.
Step 4. Reach inside your washing machine and pull the door lock out of place. Disconnect the electrical connector attached to the door lock and set the lock aside.
Step 5. Take your new washing machine door lock assembly out of its packaging. Connect the electrical connector to the new door lock. Put the new door lock inside your washing machine and apply the screws to secure it.
Step 6. Carefully fit the door boot seal back around the door opening. Use your flat-blade screwdriver to fit the retaining wire. Close the door of your washing machine and plug the power cord back in. Try running a wash cycle to see if the problem has been solved.
How To Replace Failed Door Lock In Frigidaire Top Loader Washing Machine
Here’s what you’ll need to do to replace a failed door lock in your Frigidaire top loader washing machine…
Step 1. Make sure to unplug your washing machine’s power cord from its power supply before starting any repair in order to prevent electrocution.
Step 2. Secure the lid of your washing machine with some tape. Insert a putty knife under the main top panel to release the two retaining clips. Lift the panel up and support it.
Step 3. Use a Philips screwdriver to take out the mounting screws holding the lid lock to the top panel. Disconnect the electrical connectors attached to the lid lock and set the lock aside.
Step 4. Take your new washing machine lid lock out of its packaging. Connect the electrical connectors to the new lid lock. Mount the new lid lock on the top panel and apply the mounting screws with your Philips screwdriver to secure it.
Step 5. Lower the top panel of your washing machine and snap it into place. Peel the tape off the lid and plug the power cord back in. Make sure the issue has been fixed by running a wash cycle.
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Frigidaire Washing Machine All Lights Flashing — How To Fix
If all the lights on your Frigidaire washing machine are flashing, unplug the appliance and plug it back in after 10 minutes. If this issue still occurs, you’ll need to replace the interface control board. Here’s how to do this…
How To Replace Frigidaire Top Loader Washing Machine Interface Control Board
Here’s what you’ll need to do to replace the inter control board in your Frigidaire top loader washing machine…
Step 1. Unplug your washing machine’s power cord from the outlet before starting this repair in order to prevent electrical damage.
Step 2. Insert a small screwdriver into the holes at the back of the control panel. Detach the control panel from the housing and lay it on the lid of your washing machine.
Step 3. Take note of the positioning of each electrical connector attached to the control board and disconnect them. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the screws holding the control board to the panel. Pull the board off and set it aside.
Step 4. Take your new control board out of its packaging. Mount the new control board on the control panel and apply the screws to secure it. Connect each electrical connector to its appropriate terminal on the new control board.
Step 5. Snap the control panel back into the housing and plug the power cord into the outlet. Make sure the issue has been fixed by turning your washer on.
How To Replace Frigidaire Front Loader Washing Machine Interface Control Board
Take the following steps to replace the interface control board in your Frigidaire front loader washing machine…
Step 1. In order to prevent electrocution, ensure that you turn off the power supply to your washing machine before starting this repair.
Step 2. Using a Philips screwdriver, remove all the screws at the back of your washing machine holding the top panel. Slide the panel backwards a few inches and lift it off your washing machine.
Step 3. Pull out the detergent drawer and press the tab inside to completely release it from the washing machine. Use your screwdriver to take out the three screws beside the detergent drawer housing and the screws on each top corner of the control panel.
Step 4. Pry the control panel off the washing machine. Take note of the positioning of each electrical connector attached to the board and disconnect each one.
Step 5. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the screws holding the control board to the control panel. Set the control panel on the cabinet.
Step 6. Turn the control board over and use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry the two halves apart. Use a pair of needle-nosed pliers to release the control board wire retainers.
Step 7. Snap the two halves of the board together. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry the knob shaft and buttons off the old board.
Step 8. Take your new interface control board out of its packaging. Snap the buttons from the old board into the new one.
Step 9. Pry the indicator screen cover off the old control board. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry the indicator screen off the control board and snap it into the new board. Snap the screen cover onto the new board.
Step 10. Snap all the wire retainers into the holes at the back of the new control board. Connect each electrical connector to its appropriate terminal on the new control board.
Step 11. Place the new board on the control panel and apply the screws to secure it. Snap the control panel onto your washing machine and secure it by applying the screws.
Step 12. Slide the detergent drawer back into the housing. Place the top panel back onto your washing machine and use your Philips screwdriver to apply the mounting screws. Plug the power cord back into the outlet and try running a wash cycle to ensure that the issue has been fixed.
How To Replace Frigidaire Laundry Center Loader Washing Machine Interface Control Board
Here’s what you’ll need to do to replace the interface control board in your Frigidaire laundry center washing machine…
Step 1. Please make sure to unplug your washing machine’s power cord from the outlet before starting this repair in order to prevent electrocution.
Step 2. Use a screwdriver to take out the screws holding the dryer lower access panel. Pull the panel off your washing machine and set it aside.
Step 3. Pull the control panel downwards and lay it on the lid of your washing machine.
Step 4. You’ll see two control boards on the pane; the washer board, and the dryer board. Using your Philips screwdriver, take out the four screws holding the control board towards your left.
Step 5. Pull the selector knob off the control panel. Disconnect the electrical connectors attached to the washer interface board. Use a pair of needle-nosed pliers to release the wire retainers.
Step 6. Pull the board out of your washing machine and set it aside. Take your new washer interface control board out of its packaging. Connect the electrical connectors to the new control board and secure wires in the retainers.
Step 7. Apply the screws with your Philips screwdriver to secure the control board to the control panel. Push the selector knob back onto the control panel.
Step 8. Snap the control panel back onto the dryer. Put the dryer lower access panel back on and apply the screws to secure it. Plug the power cord back into the outlet and try running a wash cycle to see if the problem has been fixed.
