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DOOR SAFETY SWITCH ASSEMBLY (Door Lock)
The door lock consists of a bracket to which is mounted
a solenoid, door switch, and PTC. When the door is
closed and the timer selector knob is pulled out, the
solenoid is energized, which locks the door and closes
the door lock switch through a series of levers on the
door lock assembly. The door is locked whenever the
washer is in operation to prevent the door from being
opened.
If the user attempts to start a cycle with the door open,
the solenoid is actuated but the washer will not start for
two reasons. One, the door will not close because the
lower door strike cannot pass through the opening
while the solenoid is energized, the door just bounces
open when attempting to close. Two, the door lock
switch cannot close because the small lever is not in the
"standby" position with the door open.
Door Switch
The door switch is snapped into the door lock mounting
bracket and is secured with two spring tabs. The switch
is actuated by the solenoid rather than the door. Closing
the door causes the door strike to push the small lever
upward into the "standby" position. When the user pulls
the timer knob out, the solenoid is energized which pulls
the spring loaded bracket and locks the door. This
locking motion is transferred by the vertical lever to the
door lock switch. Using the door locking motion to
actuate the switch ensures that the door is closed and
locked before the switch is closed.