You can try to reset the oven door lock by using the procedure in this answer.
Reset door lock kenmore.
Find the two screws securing the control panel to the top of the washer.
Will appear in the display.
To set the clean mode on your oven hit the self clean button.
The light is blinking because the door is open but the lock is closed.
Push the button and keep it held down to trigger the door latch.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Kenmore washer door or lid won t lock.
Look near the control panel above the oven door for a button labeled oven lock if you don t see this button you may be able to unlock the door by using the clear off button.
Then cancel self clean once it starts the cycle.
Newer models unlock automatically upon.
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There is one screw on the lower front of each end cap of the panel.
Press start pause to manually pause the cleaning cycle.
Open the door to resume normal operation.
You will see a push button door switch.
Move the locking lever situated just below the oven door handle to the left if your kenmore has a mechanical lock.
You have to press the door switch in so it thinks the door is closed.
Push power three times and press spin speed if.
Touch control lock for five seconds until cl disappears from the washer s display to unlock the control.
Push the button to set the number of hours for cleaning.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
01 door lock motor and switch assembly.
You need to push the button in and then start self clean.
Press the unlock button on the control panel for 3 seconds.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or.