Maytag Neptune Washer Door Lock Problems

It is locked shut with a load of clothes in it.

Maytag neptune washer door lock problems.

Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. My maytag neptune washer door will not open. During this period you will be able to hear the pump running. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.

Some problems with this washer stem from the user being unaware of pauses in washing cycles while others result from clogged drains or hose filters. Washing machine door lock motor and switch assembly. The door may immediately unlock. The maytag washing machine troubleshooting process begins with repair clinic s list of symptoms.

This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. The door should unlock after 60 seconds. Once you match your problem to one of the common technical causes we ve included in our troubleshooting guide you ll be on your way to a quality repair. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.

When i power it up the machine runs for a few minutes then the d o signal flashes and then a f l flashes and it is making a quick slow buzz sound. After 8 minutes the door will unlock. The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes. 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.

Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled. Door locked at the end of the cycle. The door lock led light will blink. Were you using a fresh hold cycle available on some models.

Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time. Here are the most common reasons your maytag washer door lid won t lock and the parts instructions to fix the problem yourself.