Pull on this tab to manually unlock the door.
Maytag front load washer door locked blinking.
If it still won t work then unplug the washer and remove the screws coming in from the back of the top panel.
Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.
I noticed that my maytag maxim front load washer was flashing door lock and error code f6e1 i think along with annoying chimes or buzzing.
It stopped right after it dispensed the detergent and i ve tried all of the not so helpful repair advise on the maytag website and i still can t get it unlocked.
If it does not detect both water supply hoses are turned on the control detects a problem with the water pressure sensor.
When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
Our maytag maxima steam washer has a flashing yellow light next to door locked the door won t open and the machined cannot be turned on.
First it had a code blinking that i looked up and it was for the water so i turned it on and now it is making a humming noise and the door is locked and that is all it will do.
This happened when i forgot to turn the water on.
The door may immediately unlock.
The door lock led light will blink.
The control will not accept any input during this time.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
After 8 minutes the door will unlock.
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.
The top panel will then pull straight back up and off.
Press the power button and the washer will start a drain routine which takes approximately 8 to 10 minutes during which time the pump will run continuously.
This is all it will do.
This washer has sensors that detect the water supply and requires both hoses to have water going to the water valve.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
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.
The door lock light is blinking on my front load maytag maxima.
During this period you will be able to hear the pump running.
Now you can reach down to the bottom of the door latch where there is a 1 round plastic tab.
The lid will lock and the machine will enter a pump out mode for 8 minutes.
