Samsung Washing Machine Door Will Not Lock

If the door remains locked when the cycle is finished push start pause to clear the lock.

Samsung washing machine door will not lock.

Front load models will lock the door while water is detected inside the washer to prevent it from spilling onto your floor. It may take a few minutes for the washing machine to cool down and for the lock to release. After pressing the start button there is the common starting noise like the drain pump followed by the lock of the door. Once the water is gone the door will unlock.

During the entire wash cycle the samsung washing machine locks the door to prevent it from being opened and interrupting or stopping the cycle. This last week it stopped working. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Also found this on the samsung site for your issue as i expect you know the child lock is not on they seem to think people are daft.

Normally waiting for the cycle to end is all you need to do to unlock the door or turn your washer on if it s off. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. The display turns on like normal and selecting the type of cycle works fine. Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders.

Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders. I purchased it new 3 years ago. I have a samsung front load washing machine model wf56h9100ag a2. Normally waiting for the cycle to end is all you need to do to unlock the door or turn your washer on if it s off.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. Inspect the door lock for damage. For front load models drain the emergency hose. Your washer door locks to prevent water from coming out especially for front load models.