Maytag Neptune Washer Door Locked Won T Open

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Maytag neptune washer door locked won t open.

You will hear the door click when it unlocks. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. Door won t open stays locked even after unplugging unit.

Just started it answered by a verified appliance technician. The door will not immediately unlock while the cycle is running due to a possible high water level in the washer high water temperature tumbling or spinning. Step 4 shut the washer s lid or door to securely close it and push start pause to resume the cycle. This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.

Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset. Lift open the washer s lid or pull the front loading washer s door open to retrieve clothing in the washer. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed. Four screws hold the plastic housing in place.

Hello the only way to unlock the door is to remove the soap dispenser on the top of the machine. Maytag neptune model p mah6700aww. Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. Remove the housing and a small cord will be visible pull on it and the door will open.

If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. Inspect the door lock for damage.