I have a frigidaire affinity front load washer fafw3801lw3.
Frigidaire affinity washer door open error.
To open it simply stop the washer and wait 1 to 3 minutes for the safety lock to open.
To complete the frigidaire front load washer door latch bypass can be quickly done by pressing the control lock button for five seconds.
This video demonstrates the proper and safe way to disassemble a washing machine and how to access part.
So i did what i seen on here and checked the striker then replaced the door lock switch.
Cold water hose is connected to.
Frigidaire affinity washer error e41 troubleshooting.
The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction.
My washer out of the blue says that the door is open when it is shut.
Repairing a frigidaire affinity front loading washer.
When i emailed parts pros and asked if could be the mother board they said just to change the swtich.
Washer motor stops if overheated.
But now when i try to start the washer with or without any clothes in it i get the time of the wash cycle and pau blinking back and forth.
There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed.
Washers dryers refrigerators freezers dishwashers etc.
There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed.
To start the test on non digital display models turn the program knob to start position drain spin on digital display models turn the program knob to start position touch up.
This should disable the lock.
Locate the j2 plug on the console control board and measure voltage from the black wire to the ground with power on.
I ve replaced the door lock.
Washer will not operate if the door is open.
You should now be able to pry the washer s door open to add clothes or remove items.
Be sure to verify with the parts company the correct control board for your model washer.
The parts needed to make this repair are linked below.
The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time.
On a front load washer the door will be locked during the entire wash cycle.
Wait 30 minutes for motor to cool down.
Do not open door select drain spin to remove water restart cycle.
The diagnostic test is performed by using the program knob.
Factory trained appliance technician with 20 years of in home appliance repair experience.
Cold water doesn t enter washer.
