Door won't lock or open: Codes, Causes & Fixes
A washer door that stays locked is usually still doing its job: there is water in the drum, the drum is still turning or the temperature inside is too high. Wait a few minutes after the cycle ends, run a drain cycle if water remains, and only then use the emergency release your manual describes. If the door won't lock at all and the machine shows a lock code, the latch may be misaligned or the door lock switch faulty; oven doors stay locked after self-cleaning until the oven has cooled.
13Codes
2.7Average severity
0%High or critical
77%DIY-friendly
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E18
Bosch · Washing Machine
The Bosch washer couldn't pump the water out. Clean the drain pump behind the service flap…
Moderate
OE
LG · Washing Machine
LG's drain alarm: the tub didn't empty in the allowed time. Start with the drain pump filter…
Moderate
F11
Miele · Washing Machine
The Miele couldn't pump the drum empty. The drain filter behind the lower front flap…
Moderate
5C
Samsung · Washing Machine
The washer couldn't empty the tub in time. On front-loaders the debris filter is the first…
Moderate
F21
Whirlpool · Washing Machine
Whirlpool’s long-drain alarm: the tub didn’t empty in time. Check the pump trap, hose…
Moderate
dE
LG · Washing Machine
The LG door or lid switch doesn't report closed and locked. Check the latch hook first, then…
Low
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