If you have started a load in your kenmore elite he washer and need to reset it simply press several buttons on the control panel.
Reset kenmore elite washer door lock.
Ritz to turn the lock off try to press and hold the no heat dry or air dry button for 4 seconds or of course until the light turns off.
Push power three times and press spin speed if the washer is filled with water.
Let us know if this will work for you.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly.
If the washer does not have a drain problem the issue may be with the lock mechanism itself.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Step 1 press the stop button twice and then press the power button.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
There is a tab on the bottom of the door lock assembly that you can pull until it clicks to manually unlock the washer door.
The cycle drains from the washer s drum and enables you to safely open the door.
The washer will not unlock if the washer is filled with water as water would spill out of the machine.
If that does not work you want to disconnect the power from the dishwasher by shutting off the breaker.
After 5 minutes turn the breaker back on.
Watch this how to video with simple step by step instructions for a success.
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The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
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You can manually unlock the washer door by reaching behind the front panel and pulling the tab located.