Maytag Neptune Washer Door Locked Won T Open

Maytag neptune model p mah6700aww.

Maytag neptune washer door locked won t open.

Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. You will hear the door click when it unlocks. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.

Just started it answered by a verified appliance technician. Reconnect power to washer plug in. Inspect the door lock for damage. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.

Hello the only way to unlock the door is to remove the soap dispenser on the top of the machine. This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. Lift open the washer s lid or pull the front loading washer s door open to retrieve clothing in the washer. It may take up to five minutes for the washer to stop spinning and draining before the door will unlock.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset. Run a drain and spin cycle. Four screws hold the plastic housing in place.

Remove the housing and a small cord will be visible pull on it and the door will open. Step 4 shut the washer s lid or door to securely close it and push start pause to resume the cycle.