Push the start pause button to stop the current wash cycle.
Frigidaire affinity washer door will not lock.
There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed.
The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
It is a 1997 frigidaire gallery mod fwt445ges2 following the wash rinse spin cycle the door does not unlock.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
If the door is closed and this error persists then in most cases you will need to replace the door lock assembly on the washer.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.
It means the primary control thinks the door is open.
To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds.
It lights up when i push the start button but when i push it a second time it gives me the pau.
There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
The door lock light went out but the lock did not answered by a verified appliance technician.
The lock light does go out indicating it is unlocked share it.
This should disable the lock.
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.
The washer will not wash if the door does not close and lock.
The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction.
My frigidaire affinity he washer will not start.