Is your Frigidaire washing machine not sensing? If so, you’ve come to the right place. This guide explains the cause of this problem and gives you easy-to-follow steps on how to fix it. So, without further ado, let’s begin…
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Frigidaire Washing Machine Not Sensing — Solution
Is your Frigidaire washing machine not sensing? This indicates that the door isn’t properly locked. Always make sure to firmly shut your washing machine’s door before starting any cycle.
If your washing machine’s door isn’t locking, you’ll need to replace the door lock. Here’s how to do this…
How To Replace Door Lock In Frigidaire Laundry Center Washing Machine
Here’s how to replace a damaged lid lock in your Frigidaire laundry center washing machine…
Step 1. Turn off your washing machine’s power supply before starting this repair in order to prevent electrocution. Secure your washing machine’s lid by putting some tape on it.
Step 2. Insert a tool such as a putty knife under the main top panel to release the two retaining clips. Disconnect the lid lock electrical connector. Pull the top panel off your washing machine.
Step 3. Use a mallet to carefully knock the lid lock out of place on the top panel. Take your new washing machine lid lock out if its packaging. Snap the new lid lock onto the top panel.
Step 4. Connect the electrical connector to the new lid lock. Snap the top panel back onto the cabinet and peel the tape off the lid. Plug your washer’s power cord back in and try running a wash cycle to make sure the issue has been fixed.
How To Replace Door Lock In Frigidaire Top Loader Washing Machine
Take the following steps to replace the door lock 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 electrocution. Put some tape over your washing machine’s lid.
Step 2. Insert a putty knife under the top panel to release the retaining clips. Lift the top panel and support it. Disconnect the two electrical connectors attached to the lid lock.
Step 3. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the two screws holding the lid lock to the top panel. Take your new washing machine lid lock out of its packaging. Snap the new lid lock on the top panel and apply the two screws.
Step 4. Connect the two electrical connectors to the new lid lock. Snap the top panel back into the cabinet and peel the tape off the lid. Make sure everything is working as it should by running a cycle.
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How To Replace Door Lock In Frigidaire Front Loader Washing Machine
Replace a damaged door lock in your Frigidaire front loader washing machine by doing the following…
Step 1. In order to prevent electrocution, make sure to unplug your washing machine’s power cord from the outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. Open the door of your washing machine. Use a pair of needle-nosed pliers or a flat-blade screwdriver to take out the metal retaining wire around the door boot seal (be careful not to damage the seal).
Step 3. Peel the door seal away from the door opening. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the two screws holding the door lock to the cabinet. Reach inside the cabinet and pull the door lock out of place.
Step 4. Disconnect the electrical connector attached to the door lock and set the lock aside. Take your new door lock assembly out of its packaging. Connect the electrical connector to the new door lock.
Step 5. Position the new door lock in the cabinet and apply the two screws to secure it. Fit the door seal back around the door opening. Use your needle-nosed pliers to fit the retaining band around the door seal.
Step 6. Close the door of your washing machine and plug the power cord back into the outlet. Try running a wash cycle to make sure everything works properly.
