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Robin Johnson Posted on Mar 23, 2015
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How do I my Whirlpool WFW70HEBW to power on and get the control lock light turn off?

The door on dryer is not lock. The power button does not power on the washer. When any button is pressed the lock button blinks 3 times really fast then goes back to staying on. I do not hear any sounds when pressing any buttons on the the machine guessing that's bc it won't power on. I've left it unplugged 20min, plugged it back in and still nothing from the power button. Holding the start button doesn't do anything either. Any suggestions. Thanks!

  • Robin Johnson Mar 23, 2015

    sorry I was trying to say - How do I get my Whirlpool WFW70HEBW to power on and get the control lock light turn off?

  • Robin Johnson Mar 23, 2015

    the answer to my own question is: push "Wash Temp", "Spin", "Soil" three times in a row Read more:http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/wash... http://forum.appliancepartspros.com

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Testimonial: "wasn't that, but thanks i found the answer. I found out how to reset it and that worked. I answer my own question......thanks for your input"

  • Jorgie  the appliance guy

    Your welcome , so the problem was in the control board needing a reset

  • Robin Johnson Mar 30, 2015

    yes!

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