Door Lock - GE WCVH4800K Technical Service Manual

Door Lock

The door lock contains a
and unlocking mechanism.
The door locks when a cycle is entered (Wake-up
routine) and during every cycle. The door unlocks at
the completion of a cycle.
The door will not open when:
• Water temperature is above 130°F (54°C)
• Wash basket is rotating
Switch "A" (Pins 3 and 4) is closed when the door is
closed. Cycle will not start if switch "A" is open when
the door is closed.
Specifi c failures associated with the door lock can
initiate error codes dE, dE1, dE3 and DE3. (See
.)
Codes
solenoid-operated locking
Error
The door lock is attached to the front panel with 2
Phillips-head screws. The door lock is accessed from
the front of the washer when the right side of the
gasket is partially pulled back.
To remove the door lock:
1. Use a long-nose pliers to grasp the wire loop at
the spring location and expand it to clear the
gasket.
2. Remove the spring and wire from the gasket.
Spring and Wire
3. Pull the right side of the gasket away from the
front panel.
4. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that attach
the door lock to the front panel.
Gasket
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