Not sure about Electrolux but the door striker or keeper of many front loaders incorporates a timer mechanism that prevents the door opening for a minute after the wash programme has ended.
Inside the striker of my washer, there is a heating element and a bimetal strip and if the mechanism fails when the door is locked it is very difficult to defeat.
On one machine I had to work inside the cabinet with a hammer and a long chisel to break up the striker in order to open the door and replace the striker.
One thought occurs - if your machine is a modern wholly computerised type, it might be necessary to tell the brain a repair has been carried out before the machine will work correctly. That would mean a visit from a service engineer who will connect his laptop...
Perhaps a research call to the experts will shed more light...
SOURCE: Torn Door Boot
the way to replace it is you undo seal from front which might be a thin spring clamp behind the lip of the door seal it will be metal undo your lid look down the front of your washer to see the inside of the back of your door seal it will either be another bigger spring clamp or a screw clamp undo door seal will pullout replace backwards to how youve undone m8
Perhaps you have to change your lock, this is a sensitive point & will affect the smooth operation of your machine. Re. the inbalance, you hv to screw up & lock the front 2 legs (with check nut), adjust the front legs (screwed up) only to see if the machine does not move during wash/spin.
SOURCE: Whirpool GHW9160PWO
There is a manual release that you should have used. You may have potentially damaged the door latch assembly now. These door latches can take some punishment but usually don't survive being pulled open or slammed real hard. If you need to replace it, click on the following link for step-by-step instructions:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r587965-door_latch_replacement_fdl_error
This is an easy repair that anyone can accomplish, if you read and follow the instructions. This can save you the added costs of labor charges from an appliance repair company.
You can find a replacement door latch at searspartsdirect.com. Just type in your COMPLETE model number in the Search window and you can locate your part under the "Door Latch Parts" heading on the next page. The part you need is listed as Item number 7 (part #8181700). As I stated before, the purchase price is a far cry cheaper than paying a repairman, and you can repair this yourself.
For your reference: If your door becomes jammed in the future, simply remove the lower panel under the door and reach in behind the front of the cabinet behind the door latch. There is a small round pull tab at the bottom of the latch. Just pull it straight down and the door will open manually. Sometimes these doors will do this. Don't know why...call it a "glitch".
I hope this helps you. Please post back you have further questions.
SOURCE: Whispertone powerhead handle release replacement
Take a butter knife and/or flat head screwdriver and press forward on the four tabs that retain the pedal.
Hello Elizabeth P Cochran - Try resetting the unit by unplugging it or flipping the household circuit breaker off. Wait approximately ten minutes and restart unit. If the door does not open, then it sounds like the washer is possibly experiencing a communication problem with the control board, wiring failure or faulty door lock. Contact a professional to move forward accurately to properly diagnose/repair unit.
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