Pull the lower panel out at the bottom and remove it.
Ge front load washer door won t lock.
Test any electrical switches with an ohm meter for continuity.
If the washer lid or door won t lock the lock and switch assembly might be defective.
The lock and switch assembly can fail either mechanically or electrically.
To lock or unlock the control panel press and hold the delay start button for 3 seconds and some models you would press the signal button for 3 seconds.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
It sounds like the control is not sensing the door being shut meaning a possible faulty door lock assembly.
If your washing machine s door either won t lock shut or won t open the door lock assembly is most likely the issue.
Door lock motor and switch assembly.
Other potential causes include problems with the wiring or the main electronic control board or with the washer s door hinge.
The switches should have continuity according to their design.
Be sure that your door is securely shut and if so the door latch behind the front panel of your washer needs to be ordered and replaced because it s not sensing that your door is shut properly.
Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
This is a very common problem.
Reach up inside of the unit near where the door lock is and you will feel a small tab at the bottom of the lock assembly.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Either way you chose you have to remove the three screws on the front that hold the latch on.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
If the washer beeps back at you twice when you press the start button and the washer won t start it means that your washer thinks your door is open.
You can unlock the unit by removing the three screws at the bottom front of the unit.
The other way is to take the top off the machine and reach down from the top to access the latch.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Pull down on it and the door will open.
This way is very aggravating to say the least but you don t have to deal with the door gasket.