How to Unlock Your Kenmore Elite Washer: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to easily unlock your Kenmore Elite washer with a simple step-by-step guide.

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Unlocking a Kenmore Elite Washer: To unlock, press and hold the 'Control Lock' button for 5 seconds until the lock icon turns off. For some models, you may need to press 'Stop' once and then hold the 'Start/Pause' button for 5 seconds. If the door still doesn’t unlock, unplug the washer for a few minutes and then plug it back in. This should reset the control panel and unlock the door.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What should I do if my Kenmore Elite washer won't unlock? Try unplugging the washer for a few minutes and then plug it back in to reset the control panel.
  2. How do I reset my Kenmore Elite washer? To reset, unplug the washer for a few minutes, then plug it back in.
  3. What does the control lock icon mean on my Kenmore washer? The control lock icon indicates that the operation controls are locked to prevent accidental changes.
  4. Can I open the door of my Kenmore Elite washer during a cycle? Typically, the door will not unlock during a wash cycle for safety reasons; wait for the cycle to finish.