Maytag 5000 Series Washer Door Locked

Maytag 5000 series with steam washer door remains locked.

Maytag 5000 series washer door locked.

If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. The panel will then pull straight down and off. The door should unlock after this is complete. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

I pulled the panel at the bottom and was able to open the door but as soon as i close it again it locks and the light stays on. If the washer has an f8 e1 error or lo fl error the door will be locked and the control will be unresponsive. 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 lock secures the washer door shut during operation.

This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Inspect the door lock for damage.

The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. If the washer was powered on before being connected to water the door may be locked and it may go into a drain mode. If not call for service. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.

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. In this scintillating safari into front load washer wasteland samurai appliance repair man shows you how to manually unlock the door on a front load washer. Reconnect power to washer plug in. If your door happens to be locked you will want to remove the 3 screws along the bottom of the lower front panel.

Once you remove this panel you can reach up behind the upper front panel and pull down on the small plastic pull tab attached to the bottom of the door lock assembly. You may also see an f8 e1 error code.