Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
Maytag front load washer door lock.
When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
When the control is locked the cycles cannot be started or changed.
Press this icon to lock the controls.
If not call for service.
The control lock can also be set while the machine is running to prevent someone from stopping or changing a cycle.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
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.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
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.
Does the lock need to be cleaned.
Verify that there is nothing blocking the door and the lock mechanism.
Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.
Once under tools tap the control lock icon.
Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
It must be unlocked to operate or run a cycle.
If the washer does not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the appliance or disconnect power.
Plug the appliance into a grounded 3 pronged outlet per the installation instructions.
Swipe up to unlock.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Always clean the door area for soap build up.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.
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.
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.
