Whirlpool Cabrio Washer Lid Lock Light Blinking

When in diagnosis mode all lights are lit.

Whirlpool cabrio washer lid lock light blinking.

Lid lock tests ok. Make sure it s not out of alignment. If it opens you re all set. If you have a whirlpool top loader and the door is locked with a flashing light here are some things you ll need to check.

Let the washer sit unplugged for about 10 minutes then try lifting the lid. Check the lid switch and striker. If it still won t budge proceed to plan b. The striker is the part that helps press down the lid switch.

Overtime these parts can become loose and move from their original location. The optical sensor will not sense the rotation if something is in the way. The lid lock mechanisms on some washers are heat activated which means overriding them is as simple as letting them cool off. If your whirlpool cabrio washer will fill with water but won t spin the lid lock switch is probably bad.

Cust states that when it gets to the spin cycle it stops and the lid lock light starts blinking cust stated that it drains the water. I went thru all test modes. Sensing wash rinse spin do read more. Havent been there yet.

Lid lock this is one of the most common problems with direct drive washing machines. If your whirlpool cabrio washing machine is not spinning and the lid lock light flashes or always begins flashing you may need to replace the actuator shifter as it may be faulty by not communicating with the main board by not detecting tub movement during the spin portion. To diagnose this problem you ll want to put the washer in a spin mode. Whirlpool cabrio washer mod wtw5600 xw2.