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I want to unlock my door

I cannot open my door.i notice my washer was on 2 when i cancel and press cancel.nothing happen.so i decide to unplug the washer and nothing happens the door is still lock and wont unlock.my washer wont unlock.HELP

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Manually Unlocking the Door Lock System
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. Remove the lower kick panel. 3. Reach up along the inside of the front and locate the bottom of the door switch/lock unit. 4. Located on the bottom of the door switch/lock unit is a tear-drop shaped tab. 5. Gently pull the tab down about a ¼" or until a click is heard. 6. The door may be opened.

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