Maytag Epic Washer Door Locked

Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.

Maytag epic washer door locked.

Pull down on the plastic tab hanging from the bottom of the door latch assemly. Ok so you ll need to open the door manually by unlocking it manually. Unlocking the control panel is as simple as the touch of a button. Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.

You may also see an f8 e1 error code. To do this remove the 3 screws along the bottom of the lower front panel. I have a maytag epic z automatic washer. The cycle did not start and the door was then locked.

After plugging the washer in one of the following 3 events will happen. Step 1 place your finger on the cycle end signal button on your maytag epic washer control panel. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. If the washer has an f8 e1 error or lo fl error the door will be locked and the control will be unresponsive.

The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes. Reconnect power to washer plug in. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. If not call for service.

This may drain any. Press the drain and spin button on the washer s control panel to attempt to unlock the machine. The front panel will remove and then you can reach up behind the upper front panel. This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.

The door should unlock after this is complete. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time. If the washer was powered on before being connected to water the door may be locked and it may go into a drain mode.

The door may immediately unlock. We placed dirty laundry in washer loaded soap and softener closed door and attempted to start normal cycle as usual. The keys are sensitive so epic washers have a button that locks the control panel to stop accidental activation of a new option during a cycle. Run a drain and spin cycle.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. The door is locked and will not unlock. The door lock led light will blink.