Continental Girbau Washer Error Code ALn / door: Door Lock Alarm
ALn / door is the door closed or door lock alarm: the door does not lock when commanded. Close the door firmly and restart. If it returns, a technician checks the lock adjustment, switches and catch.
High: the washer will not run with an unconfirmed door lock.
- Code
- ALn / door
- Maker
- Continental Girbau
- Equipment
- Coin & card laundry
- Applies to
- E-Series washer-extractors with Logi, LogiPro or Vended control (sheet names EH020, EM025, EH060, RMG055 and smaller)
What does Continental Girbau error code ALn / door mean?
Before a cycle runs, the Logi and LogiPro controls command the lock to engage and expect the door switches to confirm it. If the door does not lock when commanded, the control displays ALn / door and stops. The manual's checks are about the lock and its switches: check the door lock adjustment (service sheet ST-113), check the hinge and lock switch on EH060 and larger, check the door catch, and replace the lock if it fails. No specific cause is given here, only the order of checks. A door that looks closed may not reach the catch squarely, or the lock may be worn, so the control never gets its confirmation. Because the lock keeps the door shut during spin, the control is strict about it, and nobody should defeat it. A door that has been slammed for years often needs its catch realigned, and cleaning lint from the catch area is a sensible first step for anyone on site.
Affected models and control systems
Continental Girbau E-Series washer-extractors with Logi, LogiPro or Vended control, sheet names EH020, EM025, EH060, RMG055 and smaller. Inteli control washers use plain numbered codes instead.
Code numbers and their meaning can change between control generations. We match the full model and control before acting on a code.
What you may notice
- ALn / door on the display
- Door will not lock
- Cycle will not start
Possible causes
Likely causes — what usually sits behind error code ALn / door on this control. A technician confirms which one it is before any part is replaced.
- Door catch bent or out of line
- Lock mechanism worn
- Hinge switch not registering a closed door on larger washers
Safe checks before calling for service
- Open the door and check for linen caught in the opening.
- Close the door firmly.
- Restart the cycle once.
- If the alarm returns, note whether the lock sounds or the door feels loose.
How a technician diagnoses error code ALn / door
- Confirm the alarm and whether the door locks.
- Check lock adjustment per ST-113.
- Test the hinge and lock switches on EH060 and larger.
- Inspect and adjust the door catch.
- Replace the lock if it fails.
- The lock circuit is wired to the live control.
- A door that is not locked can open during spin.
- Lock adjustment follows a set procedure.
How error code ALn / door differs from similar codes
ALn / door is the Logi-style door alarm. On Inteli washers the matching code is 13.
Technical reference
- Document
- E-Series Error Codes ST-101.R4 Logi, LogiPro, and Vended Control
- Maker documentation
- Continental Girbau owner support
- Edition
- 3/18/24
- Models / control
- E-Series washer-extractors with Logi, LogiPro or Vended control (sheet names EH020, EM025, EH060, RMG055 and smaller)
- Section
- Alarm table, p.1-6
- Checked
- October 2026
We use the maker's document to read the code and do not reproduce it. Always confirm the complete model and control before applying these steps.
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Can I bypass the lock?
No. It keeps the door shut during spin.
Will adjustment help?
Often, if the catch is out of line or the lock has drifted from its adjustment. The sheet points to ST-113 for the procedure, and a technician follows it.
Is it the same as code 13?
It is the Logi counterpart. Washers with Inteli control show a plain 13 for a door lock or door-closed failure, while Logi and LogiPro controls spell out ALn / door.
Need help with Continental Girbau error code ALn / door?
A technician confirms the cause on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.