Door Lock - GE Profile WPDH8800J Technical Service Manual

Front load washer
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Door Lock

The door lock contains a door switch and solenoid-
operated locking 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:
The foam switch is open
Water temperature is above 130°F (54°C)
Wash basket is rotating
Specifi c failures associated with the door lock can
initiate error codes E11 thru E13, and E28. (See
.)
Service Test Mode
The door lock is held to the front panel with 3
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.
Open the door and remove the 3 Phillips-head
screws that hold the door lock to the front panel.
2.
Use a long-nose pliers to grasp the wire loop at
the spring location and expand it to clear the
gasket.
3.
Remove the spring and wire from the gasket.
4.
Pull the right side of the gasket away from the
front panel.
5.
Pull the door lock to the opening and remove the
3 wire harnesses.
Note: The door latch is solenoid-activated. It can
remain locked after power is removed.
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