Be sure that your door is securely shut and if so the door latch behind the front panel of your washer needs to be ordered and replaced because it s not sensing that your door is shut properly.
Ge front load washer door won t lock.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
If your washing machine s door either won t lock shut or won t open the door lock assembly is most likely the issue.
The switches should have continuity according to their design.
The other way is to take the top off the machine and reach down from the top to access the latch.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Door lock motor and switch assembly.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
The lock and switch assembly can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Pull down on it and the door will open.
This is a very common problem.
It sounds like the control is not sensing the door being shut meaning a possible faulty door lock assembly.
Either way you chose you have to remove the three screws on the front that hold the latch on.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
You can unlock the unit by removing the three screws at the bottom front of the unit.
If the control panel is not locked.
If the washer lid or door won t lock the lock and switch assembly might be defective.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Pull the lower panel out at the bottom and remove it.
Test any electrical switches with an ohm meter for continuity.
Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Reach up inside of the unit near where the door lock is and you will feel a small tab at the bottom of the lock assembly.
This way is very aggravating to say the least but you don t have to deal with the door gasket.
To lock or unlock the control panel press and hold the delay start button for 3 seconds and some models you would press the signal button for 3 seconds.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.