Maytag Neptune Washer Door Locked Won T Open

Door won t open stays locked even after unplugging unit.

Maytag neptune washer door locked won t open.

Step 4 shut the washer s lid or door to securely close it and push start pause to resume the cycle. Hello the only way to unlock the door is to remove the soap dispenser on the top of the machine. This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. Just started it answered by a verified appliance technician.

You will hear the door click when it unlocks. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. Reconnect power to washer plug in. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.

Run a drain and spin cycle. Remove the housing and a small cord will be visible pull on it and the door will open. Maytag neptune model p mah6700aww. Inspect the door lock for damage.

Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. It may take up to five minutes for the washer to stop spinning and draining before the door will unlock. Four screws hold the plastic housing in place.

The door will not immediately unlock while the cycle is running due to a possible high water level in the washer high water temperature tumbling or spinning. Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.