Run a drain and spin cycle.
Maytag front load washer door lock problems.
After 8 minutes the door will unlock.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
The door lock led light will blink.
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.
The door may immediately unlock.
During this period you will be able to hear the pump running.
Verify that there is nothing blocking the door and the lock mechanism.
Perhaps your washing machine is vibrating during spin cycles or making noises during wash cycles.
Always clean the door area for soap build up.
In some circumstances your new washer may arrive with the door locked.
Some common maytag front load washer problems include not agitating or spinning and not draining or filling with water.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
Front load washing machines have several benefits.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
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.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
If not call for service.
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.
The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.
This can occur from the normal shipping movement.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.
Click here for more information on how to unlock your washer door when locked at the time of installation.
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.
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.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Do something about it.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Don t stand for this kind of appliance misbehavior.
Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
