How To Bypass Door Lock On Whirlpool Washer

Place a magnet between the two so there is a magnetic connection between the lid lock and the solenoid inside the washer.

How to bypass door lock on whirlpool washer.

Ask your own appliance question. Search for the retaining tabs or screws that hold the lid door panel down. This unlocks the door and allows you to access the washer. Connect the blue and white wires start a load and wait until the lid lock red light comes on.

Remove the lid lock switch assembly. Take a screwdriver and unfasten the retaining tabs or screws. Squeeze the locking tab on the harness and pull it out of the connector. Then connect the red wire to the blue and white wires and wash cycle should begin.

Step 3 look for the lid lock switch on the underside of the top panel and where it fits into the appliance. Tug on the plastic cord in the compartment to unlock the washer door. Now place a magnet between door lock and the solenoid that will create a magnetic connection between them. Once you re finished with the washing machine be sure to put the screw back into place.

Locate the lid door lock switch on the underside of the panel basically where the lid door fits with the body of the washer. It is the only connector that goes into the top of the washer body. Use a 1 4 inch 0 64 cm nut driver to loosen the two mounting screws holding the box in place on the bottom of the panel. Now lift the top lid or door panel of your machine.

Locate the lid switch connector on the top of the washer body under the control panel. Lower the assembly carefully and let it dangle freely from its wire harness at around chest level. At that point the lid light makes a clicking noise. Pull on dangling plastic cord or strap on the top right of the access compartment.