If the washer has an f8 e1 error or lo fl error the door will be locked and the control will be unresponsive.
Maytag front load washer door locked.
If it still won t work then unplug the washer and remove the screws coming in from the back of the top panel.
The top panel will then pull straight back up and off.
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.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
After plugging the washer in one of the following 3 events will happen.
The door should unlock after 60 seconds.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
You may also see an f8 e1 error code.
Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time.
The door may immediately unlock.
If the washer was powered on before being connected to water the door may be locked and it may go into a drain mode.
The door will not lock for approximately 10 seconds after starting a cycle.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
If not call for service.
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.
Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.
The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
Now you can reach down to the bottom of the door latch where there is a 1 round plastic tab.
Pull on this tab to manually unlock the door.
This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
