A complete guide to repair washing machine door lock step 1.
How to repair door lock on washing machine.
This repair can be viewed in a different advice article how to fix a broken washing machine door lock hotpoint this video shows an example on how to remove or replace the part on a typical machine some models may be different but the procedure should be similar.
It is mentioned that in performing any task of the washing machine repairing safety is much essential.
Washing machines have a bi metal strip inside the door lock which is heated by ptc heater resister when live and neutral are activated on to the pcts it heats up and bends the bi metal strip which then moves the arm to activate the common terminal and push a pin into the closed door to lock it in place.
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The lid lock technology on many older washing machines works by using a strong magnetic charge to keep the lid shut during the wash cycle.