When the door is closed, a connection inside the lock powers an electrical coil wrapped around the bimetal part. This heats up the metal, which then bends.
The washing machine The water inlet valve on your washer is the part that connects the two water hoses to the machine, and it controls the flow of both hot and cold water.
The magnetic door plunger AGM73610701 holds the door open slightly when the washer's not in use to allow the door and tub seal to dry, preventing mold and mildew.
In front-load washers, this piece of pliable plastic forms a seal when the door is closed, preventing any of the wash water that is touching it from escaping.