Pull on this tab to manually unlock the door.
Maytag maxima washing machine door locked.
The door may immediately unlock.
Tyler z home appliance technician.
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.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Located on the bottom of the door switch lock mechanism is a tear shaped tab.
Now you can reach down to the bottom of the door latch where there is a 1 round plastic tab.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
The washer door will unlock at the end of the drain.
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Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
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.
Door locked at installation in some circumstances your new washer may arrive with the door locked.
I have unplugged it.
If not then your main control board will need to be replaced.
Plug the appliance into a grounded 3 pronged outlet per the installation instructions.
Gently pull the tab down about 1 4 inch or until a click is heard.
Fresh hold option is on.
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.
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.
The door can now be opened.
Select drain spin to remove any water remaining in the washer.
Now the door is locked and the drain pump motor continually runs.
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If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Reach up along the inside of the front and locate the bottom of the door switch lock mechanism.
If the control locked light will not turn off i recommend unplugging the washer for 5 minutes.
While this option is on the fan blows and the load is tumbled periodically for up to 12 hours.
I started my maytag maxima washing machine but got to turn on the water.
None of the buttons respond.
Click here for more information on how to unlock your washer door when locked at the time of installation.
This can occur from normal shipping movement.
