481010885440 Genuine Washing Machine Door Lock for Ariston, Whirlpool Washers ARWD582WAU WRWD582WAU FDLR70210 FDLR80210 C00508660

When a front loading washer won't start because the door won't lock, a new door lock is the usual fix. Genuine part 481010885440 also goes by C00508660, C00969327 and 488000969327. It suits Ariston and Whirlpool machines, with the ARWD582WAU, WRWD582WAU, FDLR70210, FDLR80210, FDLR90250, N94WAAU, N106WAAU and RPD1067DAUS on file.

Washer door won't lock or won't open?

A front loader must lock its door before it fills, and it keeps it locked until the water has drained and the drum has stopped. The door lock does that job with a latch mechanism and a switch that tells the control board the door is secure. When it fails, the machine may refuse to start, flash a door error, click repeatedly without beginning the cycle, stop mid-wash, or stay locked at the end with clothes trapped inside. A broken door catch on the door itself can cause the same symptoms.

Part details

• Genuine part 481010885440
• Also listed as C00508660, C00969327 and 488000969327
• Front loader door lock for Ariston and Whirlpool
• On file for eight models including ARWD582WAU and N106WAAU

Replacing the door lock

Unplug the washer and turn off the taps. If the door is stuck shut, drain the machine through the filter first. On many models you ease the clamp band off the door seal, fold the seal back to reach the lock screws, and photograph the plug before unclipping it. Fit the new lock, refit the seal and band, then run a rinse cycle to confirm it locks and releases.

Questions about this part

My door lock looks different, will this one fit?

Go by numbers rather than looks. Check the code printed on your old lock and the model on the door rim or back panel. If it shows 481010885440, C00508660 or C00969327, or your model is on our list, this is the right part. Otherwise ask us first.