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How do you open lock when door is open kenmore H3 washer

the door latch is in the lock position. unable to close the door because of this. how do i get the latch to open?

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Is it an H3 or an HE3? Just wanting to make sure we are looking for the right device.

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quentin, if it is an HE3 to manually unlock the door lock system:

1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.

2. Remove the lower toe panel.

3. Reach up along the inside of the front panel and locate the bottom of the door latch assembly.

4. Located on the bottom of the door latch assembly is a tear-drop shaped tab.

5. Gently pull the tab down about ¼” or until a click is heard.

6. The door may now be opened.

Time to replace the door latch mechanism:-)

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