This will activate the drain only function on your lg front load washer.
Washing machine door lock bypass.
This switch performs the same function but the lid must be locked in place for the machine to wash.
If you are experiencing a locked door and the water level is high inside the drum run a drain only cycle to drain the water from the drum.
The lock icon disappears from the lcd control panel when the lock control is off.
A simple bypass for the first type of lid switch is to simply jam a piece of wood into the switch causing it to activate the solenoid.
This is a temporary fix for your washing machine lid switch.
If you get stuck though you can drain the water from front load washers using the emergency drain hose.
However some washing machines come with a lid lock.
Once the water is gone the door will unlock.
If necessary scoot the appliance away from the wall just enough to expose the main power cord.
Pull the cord free from the wall socket to disable the power to the washer.
Washing machines must have some way in which you can lock the door closing mechanism when the machine is started up and then unlock them with a certain delay normally two minutes after the current has switched off via the program or on off switch in order to ensure that the door cannot be opened while some of the components are still rotating initially in particular the motor and the drum of the spin dryer.
And then start the cycle.
The lid switch is one of the.
Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders.
Touch cycle signal near the front loading washer s lcd control panel to deactivate the washer s lock controls.
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It is imperative that you replace your lid switch instead of bypassing it for long periods of time.
Plug your washing machine with the electrical outlet.
Place the lid door panel properly and fasten the retaining tabs or screws as necessary.
Now turn on the washer and lift the lid door.
To do so power on the machine press the spin speed button until no spin is selected.
Turn off the washing machine and unplug it from the wall.