This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
Maytag front load washing machine door locked.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
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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.
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Front load washing machines have several benefits.
The control lock on bottom right is solid red.
When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.
It is flashing red door locked.
I have a control lock on my front load washer.
Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.
If the washer was powered on before being connected to water the door may be locked and it may go into a drain mode.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
Maytag front load washer door locked at install.
If the washer has an f8 e1 error or lo fl error the door will be locked and the control will be unresponsive.
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You may also see an f8 e1 error code.
The top panel will then pull straight back up and off.
Now you can reach down to the bottom of the door latch where there is a 1 round plastic tab.
Plug the appliance into a grounded 3 pronged outlet per the installation instructions.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
If not call for service.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
If it still won t work then unplug the washer and remove the screws coming in from the back of the top panel.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
Pull on this tab to manually unlock the door.
After plugging the washer in one of the following 3 events will happen.
If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.