Maytag Front Load Door Lock Malfunction

The door lock assembly on a front load washer includes a safety switch that detects whether the washer door is closed a latch and a locking mechanism.

Maytag front load door lock malfunction.

Maytag front load washer door locked at install. This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. If the door lock assembly clicks but the door doesn t lock it s likely that the door lock assembly is broken.

If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. If one of the switches does not have continuity replace the switch. Saturday from 8 a m. 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.

The door should unlock after this is complete. Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m. Saturday from 8 a m. Front loading washers include a control lock feature that temporarily disables use of the control panel and requires deactivating the lock prior to pausing the cleaning cycle.

When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed. If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open. 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. Reconnect power to washer plug in.

Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled. Inspect the door lock for damage. These repair steps work for kenmore 796 series and lg front load washers. Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.

If not call for service. To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity. After plugging the washer in one of the following 3 events will happen. If the washer does not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the appliance or disconnect power.

Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m. Run a drain and spin cycle. Replace the entire assembly if any component fails. Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.

If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. Were you using a fresh hold cycle available on some models. If any of these components fails when the door is open the door won t lock. Thank you for your inquiry.