Frigidaire FLCE7522 laundry-center washer will not start because the door or lid will not lock

The checks in more detail

Check the latch hook on the door: it should be straight and undamaged, and it should meet the lock on the washer squarely. The door can sag on its hinges over time, making the hook miss its slot; look at the gap around the door and lift the door slightly as you close it to see whether the lock then engages. Make sure the washer is level, because a washer that tilts can misalign the door. Unplug the washer for a minute to reset the control, which can clear a lock that is stuck in an unknown state. The lock assembly includes a switch and a locking element, and it can fail, in which case the washer never registers the door as locked.

This is a common repair on front-loaders, and the part is modest in cost, although it should be replaced by a technician or a careful owner with the washer unplugged and the manual to hand. Do not try to bypass the lock, which is a safety device. If the door lock clicks but the washer still reports an open door, the door switch may be at fault. Contact Frigidaire with the model and serial number if the problem persists. Keep the seal clean and wipe the latch area occasionally. The FLCE7522 is a Frigidaire front-load washer whose door has a latch that must meet the lock as the door swings shut,

and a door that is out of alignment by a few millimetres will fail to lock. Look at the door from the front: the gap around it should be even all round. If it is lower on the latch side, the hinge screws have loosened; tighten them with the washer unplugged, and lift the door as you tighten. Check the bellows seal for a fold that sticks out and blocks the door. The washer will usually display a door message and refuse to start; press Start again after you close the door. If you hear a buzz with no click, the lock actuator may be failing, and a replacement is a standard repair.