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.
Maytag maxima washer door locked flashing.
The door can t lock.
The washer door will unlock at the end of the drain.
The door locked light is flashing the washer is humming but nothing else is happening.
Check door lock mechanism for damage misalignment or foreign objects.
The door may immediately unlock.
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If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
If door cannot be locked the washer goes into pause mode and a code is generated.
The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.
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During this period you will be able to hear the pump running.
After 8 minutes the door will unlock.
Unplug the washer and check the door lock assembly for damage or a loose wiring connection.
Water remaining in washer after cycle.
Fresh hold option is on.
Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.
Clear any debris out of the door lock assembly.
Door not completely closed due to interference.
F5e2 door lock error.
While this option is on the fan blows and the load is tumbled periodically for up to 12 hours.
The door lock led light will blink.
The door remains locked during this time.
I have a maytag maxima.
My maytag front load washer has a blinking door locked and the door will not open up.
Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.
The door should unlock after 60 seconds.
Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time.
If not call for service.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
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Reconnect power to washer plug in.
This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
Select drain spin to remove any water remaining in the washer.
Replace the door lock switch if defective.