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Maytag front load washer door won t lock.
Maytag washer door or lid won t lock.
This can occur from normal shipping movement.
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 washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.
The door should unlock after 60 seconds.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Maytag front load washer door locked at install.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
The door lock led light will blink.
It must be unlocked to operate or run a cycle.
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Front load washing machines have several benefits.
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.
This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Press this icon to lock the controls.
Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time.
Front loading washers include a control lock feature that temporarily disables use of the control panel and requires deactivating the lock prior.
Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.
In some circumstances your new washer may arrive with the door locked.
Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Swipe up to unlock.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
After 8 minutes the door will unlock.
The control lock can also be set while the machine is running to prevent someone from stopping or changing a cycle.
Maytag washer door or lid won t lock.
Door locked at installation.
When the control is locked the cycles cannot be started or changed.
01 door lock motor and switch assembly.
If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged.