The Whirlpool W11394572 Washing Machine Door Lid Lock/Latch is a replacement component designed to secure the washer door or lid during selected wash and spin cycles. It operates by connecting with the door strike and responding to electrical signals from the washer, locking before the cycle begins and releasing after the cycle is complete. The assembly supports proper coordination be... https://www.hnkparts.com/whirlpool-w11394572-washing-machine-door-lid-lock-latch