The door should unlock after this is complete.
Maytag front load washer door lock.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
Always clean the door area for soap build up.
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.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
If the washer does not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the appliance or disconnect power.
It must be unlocked to operate or run a cycle.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.
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.
When the control is locked the cycles cannot be started or changed.
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Inspect the door lock for damage.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
Plug the appliance into a grounded 3 pronged outlet per the installation instructions.
Once under tools tap the control lock icon.
Press this icon to lock the controls.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
Verify that there is nothing blocking the door and the lock mechanism.
When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Maytag front load washer door locked at install if you have unboxed your front load washer to find that the door is locked and you are unable to open it please review the following instructions.
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 lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.
Swipe up to unlock.
If not call for service.
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