Customer Questions and Answers for Lock-Mechanical by Bosch

The Lock is an OEM replacement part for Bosch front-loading washers. Securing mechanisms through customized openings prevents loads from rolling freely during spinning, maintaining optimal programmed processes. Reliable retention enhances cleaning consistency.

Causes of a bad lock can involve deterioration of locking pawls or supporting rails over many cycles of engaging and disengaging weekly. Protruding lock parts also risk impact damage from overfilled loads.

Symptoms of a bad lock include: 

• Inability to prevent tub contents from spinning unrestrained   
• Loose articles migrating from their intended placement within  
• Door failures to lock closed fully during active cycles
• Premature component wear transferring vibrations to cabinetry

This OEM Bosch part is also compatible with Thermador, Gaggenau, and some Kenmore models.