For a top loading washer go ahead and skip this section.
Samsung washer door locked won t open.
The provided information refers to washers sold in canada.
When the cycle is started the washer control will activate the lock solenoid wax motor to prevent the door or lid from being opened.
How to fix locked samsung washing machine door fix.
If your samsung front load washer door does not open after a wash cycle completes and no water is inside the tub you may have a faulty door lock assembly bad wiring to and from the door lock assembly a cracked or loose door door lock assembly that causes the washer door to not operate properly a faulty control board bent washer door hinges or faulty control board wiring.
This will soak up any water that spills over when you open the door.
Samsung washer door is locked your washer door locks to prevent water from coming out especially for front load models.
If your washing machine has stopped working or you re trying to open the door mid cycle set 4 5 dry towels down under the washing machine s door.
It may take a few minutes for the washing machine to cool down and for the lock to release.
Once the water is gone the door will unlock.
Open the washer s top panel by disengaging the hidden retention clips.
Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders.
If you get stuck though you can drain the water from front load washers using the emergency drain hose.
It pulls out about 6in and you can use a pan.
How to fix locked samsung washing machine door fix.
Door locked during the entire wash cycle the samsung washing machine locks the door to prevent it from being opened and interrupting or stopping the cycle.
If you get stuck though you can drain the water from front load washers using the emergency drain hose.
You can try and open the door on the bottom right on the front of the machine.
Set out towels under the machine if it s mid cycle.
How to fix locked samsung washing machine door fix.
Washing machine door won t unlock.
You ll find one of these clips on either side of the upper part of the unit s front face.
At the conclusion of the cycle the control will activate the door unlock solenoid or will deactivate the door lock wax motor.
If the door remains locked when the cycle is finished push start pause to clear the lock.
You will find a small black hose with a plastic plug in the end of it.