The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Washing machine door locked no power. Open door and redistribute load then restart the washer. Ensure machine is correctly levelled refer to Installation instructions. If youre in the middle of a cycle turn the dial or press the button to pause or end the cycle.
Machine is not level. Make sure the water level is lower than the door opening. Disconnect power to the unit for 10 seconds and then restore power and press Power to reset.
Access the back of the machine and begin by removing the top of the washer. If the door lock is defective the washer will not spin or start. This light turns off after the washer has drained.
This video demonstrates how the door to most Miele washing machines can be opened with no power. Turn off the water supply to the machine. Turn off the Water.
Sometimes Whirlpool Duet front-loading washer door locked problem is caused by tits control panel button which has been pushed. As a result the door wont open. If the door remains locked in case of failure it is possible to open it using the emergency unlock feature.
If your Whirlpool washing machine wont lock turn on unlock or turn off the lock may be damaged or faulty. Lift latches to open Whirlpool Duet front loader washer door manually. If it will raise then youre all set.