Maytag Centennial Washer Door Locked

Check door lock mechanism for damage misalignment or foreign objects.

Maytag centennial washer door locked.

Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled. Inspect the door lock for damage. If it does not detect both water supply hoses are turned on the control detects a problem with the water pressure sensor. This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. You ll need to remove the top panel to release the door lock and replace the latch assembly if it won t unlock. This washer has sensors that detect the water supply and requires both hoses to have water going to the water valve. So the first thing you ll want to do is just unplug the washer for 60 seconds and see if the latch will reset.

You will have to remove the dispenser bezel trim to access the cord to pull it to open the locked door. 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 lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. First try to just unplug the washer for 60 seconds to see if the electronics will reset.

If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. At the start of a cycle the washer attempts to lock the door 6 times.

See the first image below. The lid will lock and the machine will enter a pump out mode 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. Ok so it sounds like your door lock may have failed.

Their has been a issue with newer washers including this one here s a simple easy way to bypass the lid lock good luck and please don t stick your hand in th. If that doesn t work leave the washer plugged in for 20 minutes and it should unlock. Door not completely closed due to interference.