Maytag Front Load Washer Door Lock Problems

If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged.

Maytag front load washer door lock problems.

The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. Inspect the door lock for damage. Perhaps your washing machine is vibrating during spin cycles or making noises during wash cycles. Click here for more information on how to unlock your washer door when locked at the time of installation.

Do something about it. Run a drain and spin cycle. Reconnect power to washer plug in. 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.

During this period you will be able to hear the pump running. The door may immediately unlock. Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

This can occur from the normal shipping movement. 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. Verify that there is nothing blocking the door and the lock mechanism. Was the washer just installed.

Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled. In some circumstances your new washer may arrive with the door locked. 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. Always clean the door area for soap build up.

Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset. After 8 minutes the door will unlock. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. If not call for service.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. Don t stand for this kind of appliance misbehavior. Some common maytag front load washer problems include not agitating or spinning and not draining or filling with water. The door should unlock after 60 seconds.

The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. The door should unlock after this is complete. The door lock led light will blink.

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.