Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
Maytag front loading washer door locked.
This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
The door should unlock after 60 seconds.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
If the washer has an f8 e1 error or lo fl error the door will be locked and the control will be unresponsive.
The door lock led light will blink.
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The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
If the washer does not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the appliance or disconnect power.
If not call for service.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.
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Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
If the washer was powered on before being connected to water the door may be locked and it may go into a drain mode.
Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.
When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.
If not then your main control board will need to be replaced.
You may also see an f8 e1 error code.
Plug the washer back in and hopefully the board reset.
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.
During this period you will be able to hear the pump running.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.
After 8 minutes the door will unlock.
The door may immediately unlock.