If the washer was powered on before being connected to water the door may be locked and it may go into a drain mode.
Maxima x steam washer door locked.
Clear any debris out of the door lock assembly.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
Water remaining in washer after cycle.
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You may also want to test all wiring connections leading to the lock.
Unplug the washer and check the door lock assembly for damage or a loose wiring connection.
Our maytag maxima steam washer has a flashing yellow light next to door locked the door won t open and the machined cannot be turned on.
Door locked at end of wash cycle.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
You may also see an f8 e1 error code.
The code goes on in case your washer cannot lock the door.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
While this option is on the fan blows and the load is tumbled periodically for up to 12 hours.
Disconnect the washing machine from the mains grid and inspect the door lock unit for any possible damage.
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Select drain spin to remove any water remaining in the washer.
The control lock light is on as well.
When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.
Replace the door lock switch if defective.
If the washing machine malfunctions or you need to stop the cycle and retrieve the clothing you can force the door to unlock.
If the washer has an f8 e1 error or lo fl error the door will be locked and the control will be unresponsive.
My maytag maxima steam washer door is locked and will not open.
It would be a good idea to see if no debris has stuck in the door lock unit.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
The washer door will unlock at the end of the drain.
Fresh hold option is on.
The safety lock is designed to prevent people from opening the door when the water level or interior temperature inside the drum is too high.
