Maytag Front Load Washer Door Lock Problems

The door lock led light will blink.

Maytag front load washer door lock problems.

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. The lid lock is a default feature of your maytag front loading and top loading washer to prevent opening the appliance while the cleaning cycle is in progress. Inspect the door lock for damage. Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.

In some circumstances your new washer may arrive with the door locked. This can occur from the normal shipping movement. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. Front load washing machines have several benefits.

Was the washer just installed. During this period you will be able to hear the pump running. After 8 minutes the door will unlock. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

The door should unlock after this is complete. Reconnect power to washer plug in. The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes. Click here for more information on how to unlock your washer door when locked at the time of installation.

Do something about it. Some common maytag front load washer problems include not agitating or spinning and not draining or filling with water. Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset. Run a drain and spin cycle.

However they typically cost more can have mold issues and sometimes the door or door hinge breaks in which case the washer will need a door adjustment or a latch repair. If not call for service. Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time. Perhaps your washing machine is vibrating during spin cycles or making noises during wash cycles.

The door should unlock after 60 seconds. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. The door may immediately unlock. Always clean the door area for soap build up.

Verify that there is nothing blocking the door and the lock mechanism. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. A lock icon appears on the front of the washer s control panel to indicate the lid is locked and also displays the current progress of the cleaning cycle depending on the model of your maytag washer.

Don t stand for this kind of appliance misbehavior.