Maytag Front Load Washer Door Lock Problems

If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.

Maytag front load washer door lock problems. After 8 minutes the door will unlock. Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset. If not call for service. It stopped right after it dispensed the detergent and i ve tried all of the not so helpful repair advise on the maytag website and i still can t get it unlocked.

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. I noticed that my maytag maxim front load washer was flashing door lock and error code f6e1 i think along with annoying chimes or buzzing. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Front load washing machines have several benefits.

Verify that there is nothing blocking the door and the lock mechanism. Perhaps your washing machine is vibrating during spin cycles or making noises during wash cycles. Some common maytag front load washer problems include not agitating or spinning and not draining or filling with water. This can occur from the normal shipping movement.

Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.

Run a drain and spin cycle. Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled. 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. The door should unlock after this is complete.

If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged. The door may immediately unlock. The door lock led light will blink. Don t stand for this kind of appliance misbehavior.

Inspect the door lock for damage. The door should unlock after 60 seconds. Click here for more information on how to unlock your washer door when locked at the time of installation. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.

Do something about it. Always clean the door area for soap build up. Reconnect power to washer plug in. Was the washer just installed.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.