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