Maytag Epic Washer Door Locked

If the washer has an f8 e1 error or lo fl error the door will be locked and the control will be unresponsive.

Maytag epic washer door locked.

The keys are sensitive so epic washers have a button that locks the control panel to stop accidental activation of a new option during a cycle. The door should unlock after 60 seconds. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Run a drain and spin cycle.

The door should unlock after this is complete. The cycle did not start and the door was then locked. The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes. Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time.

Unlocking the control panel is as simple as the touch of a button. I have a maytag epic z automatic washer. If the washer was powered on before being connected to water the door may be locked and it may go into a drain mode. The front panel will remove and then you can reach up behind the upper front panel.

Pressing the power button cancels the fan dry option and unlocks the door. If not call for service. Pull down on the plastic tab hanging from the bottom of the door latch assemly. 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. After plugging the washer in one of the following 3 events will happen. Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. The door is locked and will not unlock.

We placed dirty laundry in washer loaded soap and softener closed door and attempted to start normal cycle as usual. To do this remove the 3 screws along the bottom of the lower front panel. Press the drain and spin button on the washer s control panel to attempt to unlock the machine. You may also see an f8 e1 error code.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. This may drain any.

Ok so you ll need to open the door manually by unlocking it manually. The door may immediately unlock. Reconnect power to washer plug in.