Whirlpool Cabrio Washer Lid Lock Light Blinking

If it still won t budge proceed to plan b.

Whirlpool cabrio washer lid lock light blinking.

Whirlpool cabrio washer mod wtw5600 xw2. If you have a whirlpool top loader and the door is locked with a flashing light here are some things you ll need to check. The lid lock mechanisms on some washers are heat activated which means overriding them is as simple as letting them cool off. To diagnose this problem you ll want to put the washer in a spin mode.

The optical sensor will not sense the rotation if something is in the way. Check the lid switch and striker. I went thru all test modes. The striker is the part that helps press down the lid switch.

When in diagnosis mode all lights are lit. Sensing wash rinse spin do read more. If your whirlpool cabrio washer will fill with water but won t spin the lid lock switch is probably bad. Overtime these parts can become loose and move from their original location.

Let the washer sit unplugged for about 10 minutes then try lifting the lid. If it opens you re all set. 2 press and hold the end of cycle cycle signal button s for 20 seconds and this should reset the washer and clear the flashing light. Lid lock tests ok.

Lid lock this is one of the most common problems with direct drive washing machines. 1 unplug the washer for 10 minutes and this may reset the washer and clear the flashing light. My whirlpool cabrio washer is in start mode red light blinks and wash stops. Havent been there yet.