Whirlpool Duet Washer Locking Mechanism

I was in a scramble to figure out why my whirlpool duet washer door was malfunctioning.

Whirlpool duet washer locking mechanism.

Before replacing the main control board first check all of the components of the lock mechanism. Defective consider replacing the main control board. If none of these parts are. Whirlpool w10443885 washer door lock genuine original equipment manufacturer oem part for whirlpool maytag amana crosley 4 6 out of 5 stars 163 61 84 61.

Chances are this little widget is responsible for the issue you re experiencing. This is the electronic mechanism that actually controls the washer s locking function. Your whirlpool duet washing machine automatically locks the door as a precaution against opening the door during a wash cycle. Door lock motor and switch assembly.

Tested resistance and was 49 instead of 50 in the latch. Attempt a duet washer quick diagnostic test washer will not do a duet washer quick diagnostic test you can manually unlock the washer by removing the top remove screws on the back of the top panel and slide the top panel back to lift off. If the door did not lock small hands or preoccupied minds might open. On most models it will be housed in a small box made of gray or black plastic.

Identify the lid lock switch on the underside of the top panel. The relay was making a click sound no locking to start. I bought this latch and all is well.