It is indeed a door lock failure. Replace the door lock/latch assembly (part number 8181700) to solve the problem.
Disconnect power to the washer and open the door. Remove the door gasket retaining hoop by stretching apart the retaining spring at the bottom of the door opening.
Gently peel the part of the door gasket near the door lock/latch assembly off the lip of the right side of the door opening. Remove enough of the door gasket to access the door lock/latch assembly behind the front panel.
Remove the three screws securing the door lock/latch assembly to the front panel and slightly lift it then pull it back off the front panel.
Pull the door lock/latch assembly out of the washer and disconnect the wiring harness.
Connect the wiring harness to the new door lock/latch assembly and install it back in place behind the front panel.
Secure the door lock/latch assembly and put the eased part of the door gasket back into position over the lip of the door opening.
Check that the door gasket is properly seated before putting back and securing the retaining hoop around the lip of the door opening and the door gasket.
SOURCE: Whirlpool Duet HT
its a door lock error a door lock error occurs if the door cannot be locked it will try to lock 6 times before displaying the error
SOURCE: Whirlpool Duet GHW9150P
DL is a 'Door Lock' error code.
A Door Lock Error occurs if the door cannot be locked. The Central Control Unit (CCU) will try to activate the lock 6 times before displaying the error.
Potential Causes
• Door Lock Mechanism has failed
• Wire harness connections to the Door Lock/Switch Assembly and
Central Control Unit (CCU)
• Central Control Unit (CCU) has failed.
SOURCE: whirlpool duet washer code
Hi Keitha1
I'm Harvey the Master Plumber
You want to know what code dL means on a whirklpool duet washer.
This is what works for me 99% of the time:
Simply unplug the washer for ten minutes. The onboard computer will reset and work like new.
Please understand that you are not being shortchanged. There are hundreds of codes and with this new computer tech. they mostly require a repareman. To save you money the manufacturer has designed it to reset itself after ten minutes to solve most problems. Try this first, you can always call a local pro later if you want.
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Thank you,
Harvey your Master Plumber
SOURCE: flashing codes
you have a communication problem between your door lock and your ccu board. Are you hearing a click click click before it fails? If so this is a relay inside your ccu board. Replace the board this will solve your problem
SOURCE: Whirlpool Duet frontloader, washer won't start dL
Hi Thanks Rylee
Thanks for using FixYa. Error "dlf" or F dl means a door
latch failure. This means that you'll need to replace the door latch assembly
however before doing that you can leave the washer unplugged for 30minutes so
that it resets itself. In the meantime when it's unplugged just inspect the
door latch wiring to ensure all the connector plugs are intact and not loose or
broken. You can access the door latch wiring harness by removing the top panel
of the washer. To remove the top panel just remove the three screws that hold
the panel in place in the rear of the washer. With the screws removed, the
panel will slide back, and then lift off. Locate the door latch assembly behind
the front panel on the right hand side. Trace all the connectors from the door
latch to the Central Control Unit (CCU) and make sure they are properly seated
at both ends. If after doing this still the issue is not resolved then
unfortunately you have to get the door latch replaced. Please do rate the solution if the issue is resolved or else revert for further assistance.
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