The door should unlock after 60 seconds.
Maytag epic washer door locked.
Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
Ok so you ll need to open the door manually by unlocking it manually.
You may also see an f8 e1 error code.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
We placed dirty laundry in washer loaded soap and softener closed door and attempted to start normal cycle as usual.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
Press the drain and spin button on the washer s control panel to attempt to unlock the machine.
The keys are sensitive so epic washers have a button that locks the control panel to stop accidental activation of a new option during a cycle.
To do this remove the 3 screws along the bottom of the lower front panel.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
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 may immediately unlock.
This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
I have a maytag epic z automatic washer.
Pressing the power button cancels the fan dry option and unlocks the door.
Pull down on the plastic tab hanging from the bottom of the door latch assemly.
Step 1 place your finger on the cycle end signal button on your maytag epic washer control panel.
The cycle did not start and the door was then locked.
If not call for service.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
The door is locked and will not unlock.
After plugging the washer in one of the following 3 events will happen.
Unlocking the control panel is as simple as the touch of a button.
The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
The door lock led light will blink.
If the washer has an f8 e1 error or lo fl error the door will be locked and the control will be unresponsive.
Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
This may drain any.