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Note: The door latch is solenoid-activated. It can
remain locked after the power is removed.
To manually unlock door:
1. Disconnect the washer from the electrical
supply.
WARNING: To avoid injury, ensure all mechanical
movement has stopped.
2. Remove the service panel. (See Service Panel.)
3. Reach behind and up the right side of the front
panel, pull the release ring down, and then open
the door.
Front Panel
The front panel is hung on 2 hooks attached to the
cabinet and held in place with four 1/4-in. hex-head
and 2 Phillips-head screws. A gasket provides a
watertight seal between the front panel and outer
tub. The front of the gasket is secured to the front
panel fl ange by a spring and wire located in the fold
of the gasket. The door lock and wiring is attached
to the front panel.
To remove the front panel:
1. Remove the control panel. (See
Control Panel.)
2. Remove the service panel. (See
Service Panel.)
3. Open the door. Remove the 3 Phillips-head
screws that hold the door lock to the front panel.
(See Door Lock.)
4. Remove the spring and wire from the gasket.
(See Door Lock.)
5. Position the gasket behind the front panel door
opening. Close the door.
6. Remove the four 1/4-in. hex-head and 2 Phillips-
head screws that attach the front panel to the
cabinet.
7. Lift up, then remove the front panel from the 2
hooks.
Release Ring
3. Remove the spring and wire from the gasket.
4. Pull the right side of the gasket away from the
front panel.
5. Pull the door lock toward the opening and
remove the 3 wire harnesses.
2. Use long-nose pliers to grasp the wire loop at
the spring and expand it to clear the gasket.
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