[mike5960]

the door won't lock on any cycle, error code F DL. it sounds like a small solenoid cycles evry few seconds, but the lock does not engage. the catch on the door appears to be aligned properly. any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[PS Staff - Sheila]

Can you please supply your model number?

You either have a faulty door lock or a faulty control board.

You will need a meter to check the switch.

[mike5960]

thanks for getting back so quickly. the model is ghw9300pw00.

and i do have a meter.

[PS Staff - Sheila]

Check the switch for continuity.

Check the latch for broken pieces.

Here is a link to your washer model ghw9300pw0.

[mike5960]

thanks for the tips.

the 'coor closed' switch is working, and there are no broken pieces. i now suspect the control board. what do you think? if it is the board, is it possible to replace just the affected component? (i can solder) can the machine be tricked into thinking the door is locked? (possible by jumping the contacts that are actuated by the solenoid inside the lock assembly?)

i appreciate all your help so far. maybe we can get this thing beat.

mike

[PS Staff - Sheila]

I would also suspect the board if the switch is working.

Unfortunately you can't buy the components.

[mike5960]

what about jumping out the switch to make the washer think the door is locked?

[PS Staff - Sheila]

The door look is a safety device and jumping it out is not advised.

[mike5960]

how can i get a schematic for this thing? is there on available on line?

[PS Staff - Sheila]

The wiring diagram should be in the console or in an envelope on the back of the washer.