How To Replace Door Lock On Kenmore Washer

Unplug the kenmore washer power cord from the wall outlet.

How to replace door lock on kenmore washer.

Reach up inside the bottom of the washer and locate the door latch assembly on the right of. Remove the door lock assembly. There is one screw on the lower front of each end cap of the panel. This video from sears partsdirect shows how to replace a broken lid lock in some kenmore top load washers.

Unplug the washer s power cord and pull the machine away from the wall. Release the locking tab and pull the lid switch lock assembly wire harness plug out of the receptacle on the electronic control board. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. Move the washer so can you can work behind the it.

How to replace the door latch for a kenmore elite washer model number 110 42822 202 1. Using a phillips screwdriver remove the 2. If your washer won t run even though the lid is cl. Thread the lid switch lock assembly wire harness through the hole in the back of the top panel where you released the white plastic clip.

Tilt the washer to the left at a 45 degree. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. Remove the screws with a phillips head screwdriver. Find the two screws securing the control panel to the top of the washer.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. To determine if the door lock has failed. Release the tape on the lid and open the washer lid. Remove the top panel.

The door latch on a stacked kenmore washing machine not only keeps the door closed during the wash cycle but it also contains a switch that prevents the washer from running if the door is open.