You can manually unlock the washer by removing the top remove screws on the back of the top panel and slide the top panel back to lift off.
Whirlpool duet washer door latch.
Placing a separate magnet there will create a stable electromagnetic connection with the solenoid and trick the machine into thinking that the lid is.
First try giving it a good cleaning.
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Then with the washer unplugged reach down and pull a small ring on the top of the door lock to manually open the door lock.
If the door did not lock small hands or preoccupied minds might open.
You can manually unlock the door.
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This will remove the lint dirt and product.
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The door latch only works intermittently.
If the water in the washer is warmer than 122 degrees fahrenheit or the water level is set higher than wool delicate or hand wash the washer must drain before the door latch will unlock.
If the appliance determines a problem with the system or a mechanical failure occurs the door will not unlock automatically.
Set a magnet on the site where the lid lock switch meets the washer cabinet.
Just under the unit s housing at this spot there is a solenoid which is a type of powerful electromagnet.
If the door won t lock the washer won t run.
Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to clean the latch and any contact points.
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Clean the door contact points.