If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
Maytag front load washer door lock problems.
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.
After 8 minutes the door will unlock.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged.
Click here for more information on how to unlock your washer door when locked at the time of installation.
The door may immediately unlock.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Front load washing machines have several benefits.
Always clean the door area for soap build up.
Verify that there is nothing blocking the door and the lock mechanism.
During this period you will be able to hear the pump running.
This can occur from the normal shipping movement.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
Don t stand for this kind of appliance misbehavior.
The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.
The door lock led light will blink.
Was the washer just installed.
Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.
Perhaps your washing machine is vibrating during spin cycles or making noises during wash cycles.
In some circumstances your new washer may arrive with the door locked.
It stopped right after it dispensed the detergent and i ve tried all of the not so helpful repair advise on the maytag website and i still can t get it unlocked.
The door should unlock after 60 seconds.
I noticed that my maytag maxim front load washer was flashing door lock and error code f6e1 i think along with annoying chimes or buzzing.
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.
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.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.
If not call for service.
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.
Do something about it.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
