Maytag Maxima Washing Machine Door Locked

Now the door is locked and the drain pump motor continually runs.

Maytag maxima washing machine door locked.

Maytag washers 3 answers from these members. If the control locked light will not turn off i recommend unplugging the washer for 5 minutes. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.

Click here for more information on how to unlock your washer door when locked at the time of installation. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. The door can now be opened. I have unplugged it.

No trouble read more. Select drain spin to remove any water remaining in the washer. If not then your main control board will need to be replaced. Tyler z home appliance technician.

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. Plug the washer back in and hopefully the board reset. The washer door will unlock at the end of the drain.

Gently pull the tab down about 1 4 inch or until a click is heard. 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. Fresh hold option is on. Located on the bottom of the door switch lock mechanism is a tear shaped tab.

Door locked at installation in some circumstances your new washer may arrive with the door locked. This can occur from normal shipping movement. Reach up along the inside of the front and locate the bottom of the door switch lock mechanism. 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.

None of the buttons respond. To unlock the controls press and hold the cycle end signal for 3 deliberate seconds or until the control lock light goes out. Pull on this tab to manually unlock the door. I started my maytag maxima washing machine but got to turn on the water.

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. 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. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.