Door - GE WCVH4800K Technical Service Manual

5. Pull the door lock to the opening and disconnect
the 2 wire harnesses.
Disconnect
Note: The door latch is solenoid activated. It can
remain locked after power is removed.
To manually unlock door:
1. Disconnect the washer from electrical supply.
WARNING: To avoid injury, ensure all mechanical
movement has stopped.
2. Remove the control panel. (See
3. Remove the 2 Phillips-head/10-mm hex-head
screws (1 on each side), that attach the top of
the front panel to the cabinet. (See
4. Tilt the top of the front panel out approximately
3 inches.
Note: The door lock release is located on the front of
the door lock above the white wire harness.
Front View
of Door Lock
(Removed)
White Wire Harness
Disconnect
)
Control Panel.
.)
Front Panel
Lock Release
5. Reach down from the top with the back of your
hand against the front panel.
6. With your index fi nger between the front
panel and lock mechanism, push down on the
protruding horizontal part of the lock release
and simultaneously open the door.
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