If you have a whirlpool top loader and the door is locked with a flashing light here are some things you ll need to check.
Whirlpool cabrio washer lid lock light blinking.
If your whirlpool cabrio washer will fill with water but won t spin the lid lock switch is probably bad.
If it opens you re all set.
Let the washer sit unplugged for about 10 minutes then try lifting the lid.
To diagnose this problem you ll want to put the washer in a spin mode.
My whirlpool cabrio washer is in start mode red light blinks and wash stops.
If it still won t budge proceed to plan b.
2 press and hold the end of cycle cycle signal button s for 20 seconds and this should reset the washer and clear the flashing light.
Havent been there yet.
The striker is the part that helps press down the lid switch.
The lid lock mechanisms on some washers are heat activated which means overriding them is as simple as letting them cool off.
The optical sensor will not sense the rotation if something is in the way.
I went thru all test modes.
1 unplug the washer for 10 minutes and this may reset the washer and clear the flashing light.
Overtime these parts can become loose and move from their original location.
Sensing wash rinse spin do read more.
Make sure it s not out of alignment.
Check the lid switch and striker.
If your whirlpool cabrio washing machine is not spinning and the lid lock light flashes or always begins flashing you may need to replace the actuator shifter as it may be faulty by not communicating with the main board by not detecting tub movement during the spin portion.
Whirlpool cabrio washer mod wtw5600 xw2.
Cust states that when it gets to the spin cycle it stops and the lid lock light starts blinking cust stated that it drains the water.