Whirlpool model # wfw8300 duet washer door will not open with wet clothes in it-how do I unlock door?

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On that type of washer the door lock is wired in series with the water level switch and if water remains in tub the door lock will not power up and unlock..what you can try is (if havent already done so) is select the drain/spin only cycle and when the water has drained the door should unlock

Press and hold "end of cycle" button for 3 seconds, on the right side of panel. This is the child lock feature, do it again & it locks.

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unplug the washer for 2 minutes. Then retry.

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I have found this for you to read. it's door unlock error. Hope this helpful and let me know how it goes.
F/dU Door Unlock Error
A Door Unlock Error occurs if the door cannot be unlocked. It will try to unlock the door 6 times before displaying the error.

• Door Lock Mechanism broken.
• Check Door Lock/Switch Assembly for foreign objects
• Check Wire Harness connections to the Door Lock/Switch Assembly and Central Control Unit (CCU)
• Door Lock/Switch Assembly Failure

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take the kick panel off and reach up the right side of where the door latch there is a hook to pull. pull it down and it will unlock your door. dont pull too hard though you don't want to break it. let me know how it goes

take the kick plate off and put your and inside u going to feel a little round tab in the door lock , just pull that tab and the door unlocks

HI, this is a defective CCU(Central Control Unit). you must have it replaced asap. this will correct the error.

The technician informed that we cannot reverse the door on the washer.

What is the model number? To get your clothes out and the door open on that model, try unplugging it for awhile and open the door (you probably have tried that already. Some models you can take off the bottom panel and reach up and there is a little ring you can pull to open the door. (most likely) you might be hearing the pump running since it always run when spinning. If you give me the model number I can let you have the test code. You could try Pressing any key (not power or stop) hold it in for 3 seconds let go 3 seconds, press 3 sec, let go 3 sec, hold 3 sec let go. It should come up all lights on. Don't worry you can't damage anything in the test mode. Watch what it says. then press that same key about every 30 seconds to advance it. It's kind of hard to explain but I'm trying my best. It should at least unlock it in the process. Good luck

take the kick panel off and reach up the right side where the door lock is. there is a release pull down that releases the door.