Maytag Front Load Door Lock Malfunction

If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.

Maytag front load door lock malfunction.

If the door lock assembly isn t working as it should replace it with a manufacturer approved replacement part. Reconnect power to washer plug in. 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. If not call for service.

Inspect the door lock for damage. Were you using a fresh hold cycle available on some models. Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset. 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 is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity. Saturday from 8 a m. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.

Thank you for your inquiry. Thank you for your inquiry. The door should unlock after this is complete. Saturday from 8 a m.

If the washer does not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the appliance or disconnect power. Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled. If one of the switches does not have continuity replace the switch. If the door lock assembly clicks but the door doesn t lock it s likely that the door lock assembly is broken.

If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open. Run a drain and spin cycle. This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. 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.

Replace the entire assembly if any component fails. Maytag front load washer door locked at install. 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. 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.

If any of these components fails when the door is open the door won t lock. After plugging the washer in one of the following 3 events will happen. Plug the appliance into a grounded 3 pronged outlet per the installation instructions. Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m.