Can't find door latch release lever

Hello. In most dishwashers, there is a special type of actuator device attached to the detergent dispenser to make the door open and then, during the rinse cycle, initiate the introduction of rinse agent into the tub. A wax motor (see the attached link below) is connected through a small wiring harness to the main control board. The name comes from how the motor operates--it has a slug of wax inside that, when heated, expands and pushes a lever which pops the latch on the dispenser door. Then, a two-position cam attached to the lever sets itself in position for the next actuation--the introduction of rinse agent. When the motor heats up the wax again, the cam allows the lever to push open the small valve on the rinse aid tank briefly so that a small amount of the liquid can drain into the tub and help remove excess water from the clean dishes during the rinse phase of the cycle. I hope I helped you!
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Does spin only work well?

Hello, welcome to FixYa.

I understand you have a Vking oven that is not unlocking after stopping (interupting) a self clean cycle, correct ? (I think the letters in the model should be "DSOE" as opposed to deso, aren't they ?)

Though this can cause issue's with the lock mechanism, it is unlikely anything was damaged...in my opinion of course, thus I don't think you need to start swapping parts.

If this hasn't already been done, I would suggest prepairing your oven as if everything was status quo for a self clean cycle.

Close the door, select self clean and let it go through it's start-up and lock sequence. Your going to stop it again, just as Viking instructs pressing "off" which should allow the lock mechanism to properly lock and then unlock.

During the clean cycle the unit usually has to cool before allowing for the door to open which can take up to 30 minutes, (this is why it counts down from 4 hrs even though the cycle is 3.5 hours) but since it should already be cool I'm hoping the lock will go a full revolution to it's normal position.

Normally these ovens will go through a self check sequence upon a power up (if power was lost and then restored...aka "onboard watchdog") which should include the lock assembly rotating to it's unlock position, but they can get out of sequence at times in my experience.

The other method I've tried and had success with is having a secone person hold the door switch closed while power is turned off and then restored a few minutes later.

Let me know if you have tried that and if not try it and get back to me. Hopefully that will restore it's proper function. Good luck.

Regards,

Macmarkus :)

those have a 2 latch system, sounds like the second latch that engages during the spin cycle never quite completed the safety lock , you could try and jumper the latch to see if that would release it, But it seems the secondary latch wasn't working properly in the first place, even the heaviest loads shouldn't pop the door open,

Possible that the safety link lever is not disengaging . The program is not fully completing to release or the lever is stuck within the loading door latch.
you will need to look at releasing by using a scewdriver from below , the oil and set after inspection of the latch.

The clips are released by sliding a putty knife between the lid and body.
There are two clips about 3 inches in from the corners in the front between the top and front panel.
You push a putty knife into the space between the top and front panel about 3in in from corners and lift the front of the top.

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possible door latch problem also can be pump

you may have damaged the lever by not waiting for the mechanism to release after cleaning, or improperly locked it during clean. You may be able to fix this by taking the door latch aprt and realigning the latch, do not force it, as it may break at the handle

It sounds like the soap dispenser flap is stuck or the latch is broken. Try to see if it can be manually opened to loosen it. How long do you wait before starting the dishwasher after the soap is placed in the dispenser? Check and see if the cover opens even a little during the wash cycle?

There could be a problem with the solenoid that opens the soap dispenser. I don't know of the part number for this. You'd have to call Bosch or check their website.

Mike

Adele, there are 13 different F-codes for this model. You will have to be more specific so we would be able to help you. In the meantime, unplug the washer from the wall, remove the bottom toe panel. On the inside of the front panel to the right locate the bottom of the door latch assy. There will be a teardrop shaped tab on it. Pull the tab down about 1/4 inch. The door will release.