Don t stand for this kind of appliance misbehavior.
Maytag front load washer door lock problems.
The door should unlock after 60 seconds.
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.
Some common maytag front load washer problems include not agitating or spinning and not draining or filling with water.
Maytag front load washer door locked at install.
In some circumstances your new washer may arrive with the door locked.
After 8 minutes the door will unlock.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
Press the power button and the washer will start a drain routine which takes approximately 8 to 10 minutes during which time the pump will run continuously.
Front loading washers include a control lock feature that temporarily disables use of the control panel and requires deactivating the lock prior.
The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.
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 can fail either mechanically or electrically.
The door lock led light will blink.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
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The faulty door latch also leads to water escaping the appliance while it is in use.
Maytag front load washer door will not open.
If during installation the washer was plugged in and turned on without water hoses attached and turned on the washer may attempt to drain for 8 10 minutes before the door unlocks.
Is water hooked up to the washer and turned on.
Do something about it.
With a 10 year limited parts warranty 1 you can trust that a maytag front load washer has the power and perseverance to keep your clothes clean load.
Let the washer run until the door unlocks.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Click here for more information on how to unlock your washer door when locked at the time of installation.
Door locked at installation.
Another problem with maytag front load washers is a faulty door latch that contributes to the development of mold and mildew within the washers.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
If the washer has an f8 e1 lf or lo fl error the door will be locked and the control will be unresponsive.
Did you just install.
The door doesn t close properly and allows air to enter the appliance which helps mold and mildew to grow.
This can occur from normal shipping movement.
