The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction.
Frigidaire washer door lock override.
The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time.
Frigidaire 131763255 door lock assembly its easiest to get to it from the top panel of your washer take the top panel off then reach your arm down and pull it up remove the electrical connectors to it.
Step by step instructions on how to replace a door lock switch assy 131763256 for washer made by frigidaire gibson white westinghouse electrolux kenmore crosley.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle.
This should disable the lock.
This video is intended to give you the general idea of the part replacement procedure.
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The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
The electrical connectors may only allow you to pull it up a few.
I have a fridgidaire affinity front load washer and the door lock will not release i tried to cancel didn t work tried to do spin only didn t work didn t spin and made a loud buzzing sound tried to restart the load from the beginning and again nothing didn t start won t open and makes this buzzing sound is there a manual door lock release so i can get my clothes out.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed.
You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items.
To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds.
Replacement part for models.
Plug your washing machine with the electrical outlet.
If your washing machine runs you have placed the magnet accurately in the proper location and successfully bypassed your washing machine s door lock.
This video provides step by step instructions for replacing the lid latch assembly on frigidaire affinity top load washing machines.
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How to temporary fix your original washer parts that leaves clothing wet and will not run on final spin.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
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Here s the door latch assembly for your model you can order click here.
If you see your washer is not running reposition the magnet again until it works.
The frigidaire 131763202 washer door lock assembly is a genuine oem replacement part and is compatible with models.
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Now turn on the washer and lift the lid door.
