Maytag Epic Washer Door Locked

If the washer was powered on before being connected to water the door may be locked and it may go into a drain mode.

Maytag epic washer door locked. We placed dirty laundry in washer loaded soap and softener closed door and attempted to start normal cycle as usual. I have a maytag epic z automatic washer. If not call for service. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

Run a drain and spin cycle. Ok so you ll need to open the door manually by unlocking it manually. Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset. To do this remove the 3 screws along the bottom of the lower front panel.

Pull down on the plastic tab hanging from the bottom of the door latch assemly. Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. You may also see an f8 e1 error code.

Press the drain and spin button on the washer s control panel to attempt to unlock the machine. After plugging the washer in one of the following 3 events will happen. Step 1 place your finger on the cycle end signal button on your maytag epic washer control panel. This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.

Pressing the power button cancels the fan dry option and unlocks the door. 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 secures the washer door shut during operation. The door should unlock after this is complete.

Unlocking the control panel is as simple as the touch of a button. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. If the washer has an f8 e1 error or lo fl error the door will be locked and the control will be unresponsive. The door is locked and will not unlock.

The door may immediately unlock. The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes. Reconnect power to washer plug in. The front panel will remove and then you can reach up behind the upper front panel.

The door lock led light will blink. The door should unlock after 60 seconds. Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.