Maytag Front Load Washer Door Lock

The door should unlock after this is complete.

Maytag front load washer door lock.

Once under tools tap the control lock icon. The lid lock is a default feature of your maytag front loading and top loading washer to prevent opening the appliance while the cleaning cycle is in progress. Reconnect power to washer plug in. This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.

It must be unlocked to operate or run a cycle. Inspect the door lock for damage. When the control is locked the cycles cannot be started or changed. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Press this icon to lock the controls. Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. Swipe up to unlock.

Run a drain and spin cycle. 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. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.

If the washer does not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the appliance or disconnect power. Shop maytag front load washers to find options like the optimal dose dispenser so you only use as much as you need a sanitize cycle and even compact models with a stainless steel wash basket. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. If not call for service.

The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed. Always clean the door area for soap build up. With a 10 year limited parts warranty 1 you can trust that a maytag front load washer has the power and perseverance to keep your clothes clean load.

Verify that there is nothing blocking the door and the lock mechanism. Maytag front load washer door locked at install 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 lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.

Does the lock need to be cleaned.