If the load remains out of balance simply add one or two similar items to the load and restart the washer.
Frigidaire affinity washer door locked won t open.
Had a maytag repair person out today and now my door on my maytag maxima front load washer is locked and wont open.
For your safety the lid on a frigidaire top load washer cannot be opened during the spin cycle.
The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time.
My front loading frigidaire washer will not unlock the door.
It lights up when i push the start button.
Then open the door and peel back the rubber seal boot.
Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle.
This video demonstrates the proper and safe way to disassemble a washing machine and how to access parts.
There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed.
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This should disable the lock.
It may be in a bind.
My frigidaire affinity he washer will not start.
There is a door lock solenoid you might hear click.
If the door or lid won t open at the end of the cycle then the lock mechanism may be at fault.
There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed.
The load may be off balance.
Most washers will have a manual release to unlock the mechanism and allow you to open the door or lid.
You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items.
No problem most likely the buzzing is coming from the door lock assembly which means the door lock assembly needs to be replaced most common is the wax motor fails red plastic part in picture unfortunately on the affintys theres is no release to access the lock assembly go around back unplug the washer remove the screws along the back top of the cover slide cover back and off access the lock from the top click here for part.
To open it simply stop the washer and wait 1 to 3 minutes for the safety lock to release.
The door locked light blinks and the machine is now un usable.
If everything else is okay then i suspect the 131888900 door lock assembly is at fault.
Repairing a frigidaire affinity top loading washer.
The washer will not wash if the door does not close and lock.
To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds.
Shut off the water wait for the safety lock to release on the door and redistribute the clothes evenly in the washer.
The release is normally accessible from below the door lock or on some models from inside the soap dispenser housing.
