How to Remove the Door Lock Assembly from a Frigidaire Washing Machine
Frigidaire front-loading washing machines have a door lock assembly that ensures that the door cannot be opened during the operation of the appliance. The door lock assembly also detects the presence of the door latch, preventing the washing machine from starting if the door is not closed. Occasionally, the sensor in the door lock will malfunction, and the washer will detect that the door is open, when it is in fact closed. When this happens, the wash cycle will not start, leaving the appliance inoperable until the door lock assembly is removed and replaced. Before installing a new door lock assembly, you must remove the old one, which is a quick do-it-yourself project. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Unplug the washer from the wall outlet, or turn off the breaker in your home's main breaker panel.
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Open the washer door. Remove the spring and wire clamp surrounding the door seal, using needle-nose pliers.
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Move the right side of the door seal away from the washer, then reach behind and grasp the door lock assembly.
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Remove the mounting screws from the front of the washer that secure the door lock assembly to the appliance. Keep your hand on the door lock assembly to ensure that it does not fall into the washer.
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Pull the door lock assembly out of the washer from the side of the door seal.
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Label the wire connectors using masking tape to have as a reference during reinstallation, or take a picture of the wire placement using a digital camera.
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Remove the wire connectors from the rear of the door lock assembly, then remove the assembly.
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