Ddo error - magnet goes where?

LIke a recent post, my drawer is bad. It broke today and we found the magnet on the floor. I figure it trips a reed switch, but I don't know where the reed switch is.. So, where does the magnet go. Was it originally attached to the drawer, if so, where? If I know that, hopefully I can figure out where to put the magnet so I can some laundry done in the meantime. Thanks for your help!

2 more comments
csmies Sep 07, 2007

Let me clarify, it is the soap drawer/dispenser that I'm referring to in my comment above.

I found a diagram on a parts website. Looks like it should some how go along the right side of the drawer, just behind the "ridge" where the cup section section starts (by the handle). Well, if you put the magnet anywhere along there, the drawer doesn't close. So, I don't think that is it!
Anonymous Jan 09, 2008

Does Frigidaire know where that magnet goes?
Anonymous Feb 11, 2008

we are a used appliance store and I just found the same issue. We have this same machine in the back that starts and stops like every 10 seconds and today we found a magnet stuck on the front of the machine. We have looked at several diagrams and still can't get the magnet back in place. I can't seem to find out anywhere!!!! If anyone knows how to get this magnet back in place please help. Thanks!!
evelyn268 Apr 02, 2009

Sarge912- THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!! I would never have found that clip without your diagram.

3 Answers

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Governor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 20 times.

Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.
Contributor
1 Answer

Ok, I am a little dense so I am posting a picture for others who have the same problem. Hope this helps. www.medlong.com
ddo error - magnet goes where? - 6f4fd95.jpg

Posted on Feb 28, 2008

3 more comments
Anonymous Feb 28, 2008

ddo frigidaire magnet frontloader ddo frigidaire magnet frontloader
dileo1 Feb 04, 2011

This post saved me from buying a new washer...I had a technician come in...explained that we just moved in and while moving the washer a magnet fell out the dispenser drawer...he told me it wasn't important and quoted me $400 for installing a new circuit board...we decided to buy a new machine...then i came across this post!!!! Thanks Sarge912!!!
annewithane7 Mar 05, 2011

You are awesome!!! Thank you!!! You are awesome!!! Thank you!!!
Aar0n Sep 15, 2011

I wonder how strong the magnets are. I bought some generic ones from Home Depot for 2 bucks and put one in the spot shown in the pic, but it wasn't strong enough. Same problem with 2 and 3 magnets together in that spot. So what did I do? I duct taped one to the side of the opening and voila. Working again!
Anonymous Jun 20, 2012

This truely does work. Had the technician here too and he hadn't heard of it either but I found the magnet under the washer. We glued it in and off it went. Unreal. Thanks!!

EBONY111

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.
Contributor
1 Answer

The magnet is rectangular and about 1". If you sit the front of the dispenser drawer that you took apart down upright look on the right top ridge about midways. Just below there is a slot with a snapping clamp attached. It is the same size as the magnet. Good luck! It took me about 1hour to find the magnet it had somehow gotten under my washing machine.

Posted on Feb 25, 2008

Ron Coons

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 500 times.
Frigidaire Master
2,651 Answers

There is a magnet located inside the dispensor door,. when closed the magnets align the right side of door and the connectting left side of console(facade), after removing the dispensor there is a channelalonge the side with a slight tab to lock magnet in place.

Posted on Feb 23, 2008

Add Your Answer

Upload

Upload an image from your computer

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

Loading...

Include an image. It's worth a thousand words.

prev next

Related Questions:

0helpful

1answer

MACHINE FLASHING DDO CODE

Hi Friend, this is Z. Thank you for allowing me to assist you!

Generally, error code DDO means that the dispenser drawer on your unit may be open. If so, close the drawer and the error code should resolve itself.

If you've double-checked the drawer and it is closed, remove the drawer and examine the magnet. If the magnet is missing or defective, the magnet probably needs replacing.

If the magnet is fine and in place, an experienced technician may need to examine the reed switch or main control board.

Since there are cost differences in parts and accessories, it is always a good idea to have a service tech properly diagnose your appliance.

Read full answer

Jul 12, 2014 • Electrolux EW1200i Front Load Washer /...

0helpful

1answer

Error code DDo ON A FRIDGEDAIRE FRONT LOAD WASHER

Hello geraldinerid - Typically DDO indicates that the washer has detected a problem with the dispenser drawer. Either the drawer is open and will not close properly or a further diagnosis is recommended to have a professional check the reed switch.

Read full answer

Apr 12, 2013 • Frigidaire Affinity ATF7000E Front Load...

1helpful

1answer

Washer is reading ddo. what does that mean?

Hi
Error DDO means dispenser drawer open. This error appears when the washer senses that the dispenser door is not closed. If the dispenser door seems to be closed then it seems to be an issue with the magnet. There is a little magnet attached to the right hand side of the detergent drawer which activates a reed switch & signals the washer that the drawer is closed. This magnet might have moved from its place and that's why you are getting error DDO. Pull the drawer out and check the handle part for a magnet. When the drawer is closed the magnet activates a switch in the console that tells the control the detergent drawer is closed. Hope this helps... Please post back if you need more information.
Daniel

Read full answer

Jan 13, 2011 • Frigidaire Washing Machines

2helpful

1answer

Ddo

Hi
This ddo error code means Dispenser Drawer Open.Check to see if the Dispenser Drawer is open or the small tubular Magnet # 51 is missing. The magnet is underneath the dispenser door, you have to remove the dispenser from the washer, then take apart the dispenser itself, you will see snapping clips to unsnap, then you will see the magnet#8 in diagram#1 here:

http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=117979
reference
http://www.fixya.com/support/t2180388-code_ddo

Read full answer

Mar 29, 2010 • Frigidaire GLTF2940ES Front Load Washer

2helpful

1answer

Ddo problem

Hi

Thanks for using FixYa. Error DDo means dispenser drawer open. There is a little magnet attached to the right hand side of the detergent drawer which activates a reed switch to "tell" the machine that the drawer is closed. That magnet might have moved from it's place and that's why you are getting error ddo. magnet is part key number 51. Pull the drawer out and check on the handle part for a magnet. When the drawer is closed the magnet activates a switch in the console that tells the control the detergent drawer is closed. Please check this link for details(part #51)--

ftp://ftp.electrolux-na.com/ProdInfo_PDF/Webster/5995430112.pdf

You can glue the magnet back and the error will go way.

Please do rate the solution and revert for further assistance.

Thanks
Rylee

Read full answer

Aug 17, 2009 • Frigidaire GLTF2940ES Front Load Washer

10helpful

1answer

Ddo error code on frigidaire front washer

Hi

Thanks for using FixYa. Error DDo means dispenser drawer open. There is a little magnet attached to the right hand side of the detergent drawer which activates a reed switch to "tell" the machine that the drawer is closed. That magnet might have moved from it's place and that's why you are getting error ddo. magnet is part key number 51. Pull the drawer out and check on the handle part for a magnet. When the drawer is closed the magnet activates a switch in the console that tells the control the detergent drawer is closed. Please check this link for details(part #51)--

Frigidaire exploded parts catalog

Please do rate the solution and revert for further assistance.

Thanks
Rylee

Read full answer

Aug 14, 2009 • Frigidaire GLTF2940ES Front Load Washer

8helpful

1answer

Code ddo

Hi

This error code appears in the frigidaire washer which means--

ddo error--- Dispenser Drawer Open

Check to see if the Dispenser Drawer is open or the small tubular Magnet # 51 is missing. The magnet is underneath the dispenser door, you have to remove the dispenser from the washer, then take apart the dispenser itself, you will see snapping clips to unsnap, then you will see the magnet#8 in diagram#1 here:
GLTF1670AS0

Please do rate this solution as FixYa and revert for further assistance.

Thanks
Rylee

Read full answer

May 08, 2009 • Washing Machines

4helpful

1answer

Error code ddo

the dispenser drawer has a magnet in it that has to line up with a sensor. if you can put the drawer back in that will solve the problem. if the magnet isn't lost.

Read full answer

Oct 28, 2008 • Frigidaire GLTF2940ES Front Load Washer

29helpful

2answers

Frigidaire + ddo error code

Excellent solution. I had a similar problem. The trick is to figure out where to put the magnet. I had a hard time with that.

For those like me who might have difficulty finding the spot for the magnet, it goes on the right hand side of the detergent door. The easiest way to do it is to pull the detergent door all the way out of the machine and look at it such that the back of the door is facing you. The magnet fits vertically in a slot on the left side as you are looking at the door (right side of the doorwhen inserted in the machine) in the white plastic. It sits vertically and is held by a small latch. This is not obvious at all...

Read full answer

Jun 25, 2008 • Frigidaire GLTF2940ES Front Load Washer

9helpful

5answers

Magnet

if it's a small rectangular magnet that appears, in our case, fell out, when you add detergent, softener, etc...the magnet goes on the right hand bottom corner of the drawer face, straight up and down, not sideways. this is evidently some type of sensor allowing the washer to start. we had an error code of "ddo" when the magnet fell out.

Read full answer

Sep 04, 2007 • Frigidaire GLTF2940ES Front Load Washer