Before tumbling starts you can stop the washer and then wait for the water to drain off the window before opening the door.
Frigidaire affinity washer door lock flashing.
Remember to unplug the washer first.
To open the door during the spin cycle stop the washer and wait 1 to 3 minutes for the lock to release do not force the door open.
The frigidaire affinity is a well made clothes washer but even it can break over time.
On a front load washer the door will be locked during the entire wash cycle.
It more than likely is the door s lock itself or its motor and switch assembly that is causing the glitch.
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I unplugged the machine and plugged back on still won t unlock.
I hope this isn t going to be an expensive repair.
There is the striker plate on the door itself which can crack or get jammed.
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The instruction printed below the light states press hold button for 3 seconds to unlock.
There is the door latch which can fracture or get jammed.
The affinity washer door lock problems include popping open when the washer is in the middle of a cycle causing a downpour of difficulties or not releasing its latches properly when it s time to remove the heavy wet clothes from the washer s tub.
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You can at least check connections.
Of course that doesn t work.
Door lock light is on will not allow machine to work.
The lock on the washer has three parts any of which can malfunction.
But now when i try to start the washer with or without any clothes in it i get the time of the wash cycle and pau blinking back and forth.
The image below will show how to access the latch.