Maytag Front Loading Washer Door Locked

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

Maytag front loading washer door locked.

Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset. If the washer was powered on before being connected to water the door may be locked and it may go into a drain mode. After 8 minutes the door will unlock. Saturday from 8 a m.

Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Pull on this tab to manually unlock the door. If the washer does not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the appliance or disconnect power.

Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled. Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. The door should unlock after this is complete. Now you can reach down to the bottom of the door latch where there is a 1 round plastic tab.

During this period you will be able to hear the pump running. The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes. This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m.

Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time. If not call for service. 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. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.

Reconnect power to washer plug in. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. The door lock led light will blink. Thank you for your inquiry.

Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. The door should unlock after 60 seconds. If the washer has an f8 e1 error or lo fl error the door will be locked and the control will be unresponsive. The door may immediately unlock.

When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed. If not then your main control board will need to be replaced.