Maytag Front Load Washer Door Lock

If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

Maytag front load washer door lock.

When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed. 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. Reconnect power to washer plug in. Once under tools tap the control lock icon.

Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled. Run a drain and spin cycle. Inspect the door lock for damage. If not call for service.

The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. Verify that there is nothing blocking the door and the lock mechanism. Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset. Swipe up to unlock.

Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. Plug the appliance into a grounded 3 pronged outlet per the installation instructions. Always clean the door area for soap build up. Maytag front load washer door locked at install if you have unboxed your front load washer to find that the door is locked and you are unable to open it please review the following instructions.

The control lock can also be set while the machine is running to prevent someone from stopping or changing a cycle. Does the lock need to be cleaned. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. Press this icon to lock the controls.

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset. If the washer does not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the appliance or disconnect power. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.

When the control is locked the cycles cannot be started or changed. It must be unlocked to operate or run a cycle. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. With a 10 year limited parts warranty 1 you can trust that a maytag front load washer has the power and perseverance to keep your clothes clean load.

The door should unlock after this is complete.