Were you using a fresh hold cycle available on some models.
Maytag neptune front load washer door locked.
You may also see an f8 e1 error code.
I am unable to start the wash cycle or open read more.
The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.
Maytag neptune mah6500wh washer is locked shut with an unfinished load in it.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
If not call for service.
The door lock led light will blink.
Press this icon to lock the controls.
I have opened up the soap dispenser on the left side of the washer to find the read more.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
If the washer was powered on before being connected to water the door may be locked and it may go into a drain mode.
Once under tools tap the control lock icon.
It flashed d o beeps and also flashed f l.
Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time.
The door may immediately unlock.
If the washer has an f8 e1 error or lo fl error the door will be locked and the control will be unresponsive.
The door should unlock after 60 seconds.
Swipe up to unlock.
When the control is locked the cycles cannot be started or changed.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.
I have a front loading maytag neptune mah9700aww washer with the door locked but the machine giving the code fl and not recognizing that the door is locked.
During this period you will be able to hear the pump running.
This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.