Customer Questions and Answers for Washer Door Lock Switch Assembly by Whirlpool

Hello John. If the door switch is bad, it will prevent the unit from working, but you should get an error code. Check the water valves and make sure they are good and if so, you may need to replace the user interface on the unit.

Hello Christie, The F11 error code indicates a MCU (Motor Control Unit) error. You will want to check to make sure that all shipping bolts and spacers have been removed. Check to make sure that washer is on a designated circuit. Other devices on the smae circuit can create line noise and cause this issue. Unplug unit and check the neutral feed to the MCU and CCU (Central Control Unit) from the Ac line filter. Check all wire harness connections between the motor and MCU and MCU to CCU for broken or wires detached from connector. Make sure that all connectors are fully seated. Plug unit back in and verify the unit operation by running diagnostics. After the diagnostics test has finished unplug washer and wait 15 seconds.

Hello Monty, The DS Fault code is for the door switch WP8182634.

Hello Ron, Re-post with a model number and we can tell you how to use the units' self diagnostic program to pull the fault codes, or you can use the tech sheet on the unit, (usually located behind the lower panel in a plastic bag), for the instructions for the same.

Hello Curt. Open the door and disconnect the power. Remove the boot around the inner door panel and fold gasket back. Unscrew the old lock assembly and unplug the wires. Then install the new lock assembly WP8182634 into the unit.

Hello Michael, The DS indicates that tthe door is detected open when trying to lock the door. You will want to check the door switch DC64-00519B and latch DC66-00326A alignment. Check the latch for damage. Check the wiring harness to the latch. Check the door switch. If the door switch is faulty then replace. If all checks ok then replace main PCB DC92-00200C.

Hello Larry, I'm sorry but we have no information on the Asko line of appliances. I have serviced them in the past and if I were servicing this machine, I would check the door switch, the pressure switch, and the water inlet valve first. Other than the basic troubleshooting technique I have learned from my field experience, we can access no other information for you. I apologize and would look inside the unit for the wiring diagram so I would have a "map" to follow in pursuit of the issue. Post an e-mail address and I can send you what little information I have with illustrations, (cannot be posted in this format).

Hello Rashawna, You want to check the wiring to make sure that there is no loose or corroded connections. Check the latch to make sure that it is not damaged. Make sure door strike lines up with latch. If all this checks ok then you would need to replace the latch WP8182634.

Hello Steve, This is called by the manufacturer, the child security routine. As per the manufacturer: The Child Security Routine is initiated at the start of any wash cycle. 1. The Door is Locked. 2. The tub fills with Cold water for three (3) seconds. 3. The door is Unlocked for five (5) seconds. 4. The door is Locked and the wash cycle begins.

Hello Marian. Based on the code and information you provided, the door switch WP8182634 is bad and will need to be replaced.