What to check, in order
- Check the seal
Make sure nothing is caught in it.
- Close it firmly
The door should shut fully with a click.
- Listen when a cycle starts
If the latch is visibly damaged, or the lock makes no sound, the door interlock needs replacing.
When to call an engineer
If you'd rather not take the front panel off to reach the lock.
Parts people end up buying
Only if the checks above point to a part. Match it to your model number first: it's on a label inside the door, around the door frame or on the back.
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About this code
Unbranded and less common appliances don't publish one shared code list, so this page gives the most common meaning across makers. Your manual is the final word, and the model number that finds it is on a label inside the door, around the door frame or on the back.
Last reviewed September 2026.