Let the washer sit unplugged for about 10 minutes then try lifting the lid.
Whirlpool cabrio washer lid lock light blinking.
I went thru all test modes.
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.
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.
Whirlpool cabrio washer mod wtw5600 xw2.
If it opens you re all set.
The optical sensor will not sense the rotation if something is in the way.
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.
When in diagnosis mode all lights are lit.
1 unplug the washer for 10 minutes and this may reset the washer and clear the flashing light.
The striker is the part that helps press down the lid switch.
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.
The lid lock mechanisms on some washers are heat activated which means overriding them is as simple as letting them cool off.
Overtime these parts can become loose and move from their original location.
If it still won t budge proceed to plan b.
Check the lid switch and striker.
Lid lock tests ok.
To diagnose this problem you ll want to put the washer in a spin mode.
Lid lock this is one of the most common problems with direct drive washing machines.
My whirlpool cabrio washer is in start mode red light blinks and wash stops.
Make sure it s not out of alignment.