Your washer door locks to prevent water from coming out especially for front load models.
Samsung front load washer parts door latch.
The mechanism locked itself with the door open so then we attempted to force the door shut resulting in a completely broken mechanism.
Frequently replaced parts in samsung washers.
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This part is used on front load washers and includes the interlock switch assembly.
If you have a samsung front loading washer and the door has stopped locking or closing properly you need to check the washer door lock latch assembly the door lock assembly for samsung front load washers are made of plastic.
My samsung wf350anw xaa front load washer door lock mechanism was completely busted up.
Normally waiting for the cycle to end is all you need to do to unlock the door or turn your washer on if it s off.
Samsung washer door is locked.
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Samsung front load washer door not closing or will not lock.
If you slam the washer door or close it too hard it will damage the door lock and it may not open unlock.
I started sweating the service bill for having this repaired i m sure at least 200.
Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders.
The door lock assembly on a front load washer locks the washer door to prevent the door from opening during the cycle.
I tired several things but finally was able to pull the door as if to open it and put something between the door handle and the front of the washer while i ran a washer cycle.
Thrilled this samsung part works in my whirlpool built 2005 kenmore elite he4t model 110 45986400 as a functionally compatible substitute for the original part whirlpool 8182634 latch for washer apparently many manufacturers use the near same part but give it a wide variety of part numbers.
There is a way to take the washer top off.
I believe it was on its way out anyway.