If the door lock assembly isn t working as it should replace it with a manufacturer approved replacement part.
Maytag front load door lock malfunction.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
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If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.
If the washer does not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the appliance or disconnect power.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
If not call for service.
If one of the switches does not have continuity replace the switch.
These repair steps work for kenmore 796 series and lg front load washers.
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The door lock assembly on a front load washer includes a safety switch that detects whether the washer door is closed a latch and a locking mechanism.
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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.
Were you using a fresh hold cycle available on some models.
Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.
Front loading washers include a control lock feature that temporarily disables use of the control panel and requires deactivating the lock prior to pausing the cleaning cycle.
If the door lock assembly clicks but the door doesn t lock it s likely that the door lock assembly is broken.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
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.
When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.
After plugging the washer in one of the following 3 events will happen.
To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.
Plug the appliance into a grounded 3 pronged outlet per the installation instructions.
Maytag front load washer door locked at install.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
Replace the entire assembly if any component fails.
If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open.
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