Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Maytag front loading washer door locked.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
If not call for service.
If the washer does not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the appliance or disconnect power.
Pull on this tab to manually unlock the door.
If the washer has an f8 e1 error or lo fl error the door will be locked and the control will be unresponsive.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
You may also see an f8 e1 error code.
The door lock led light will blink.
During this period you will be able to hear the pump running.
If the washer was powered on before being connected to water the door may be locked and it may go into a drain mode.
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The door should unlock after 60 seconds.
This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time.
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.
Plug the washer back in and hopefully the board reset.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
The door may immediately unlock.
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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.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
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