Reconnect power to washer plug in.
Maytag front load washer door lock problems.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
During this period you will be able to hear the pump running.
The door lock led light will blink.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
After 8 minutes the door will unlock.
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.
Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time.
Was the washer just installed.
In some circumstances your new washer may arrive with the door locked.
This can occur from the normal shipping movement.
Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Front load washing machines have several benefits.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
Do something about it.
Don t stand for this kind of appliance misbehavior.
However they typically cost more can have mold issues and sometimes the door or door hinge breaks in which case the washer will need a door adjustment or a latch repair.
Always clean the door area for soap build up.
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.
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.
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.
The door may immediately unlock.
The door should unlock after 60 seconds.
The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.
Some common maytag front load washer problems include not agitating or spinning and not draining or filling with water.
If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged.
Perhaps your washing machine is vibrating during spin cycles or making noises during wash cycles.
Verify that there is nothing blocking the door and the lock mechanism.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
If not call for service.
