Maytag Neptune Washer Door Locked Won T Open

Four screws hold the plastic housing in place.

Maytag neptune washer door locked won t open.

Inspect the door lock for damage. Step 4 shut the washer s lid or door to securely close it and push start pause to resume the cycle. Maytag neptune model p mah6700aww. Reconnect power to washer plug in.

Door won t open stays locked even after unplugging unit. Run a drain and spin cycle. This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. Just started it answered by a verified appliance technician.

If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed. Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.

Lift open the washer s lid or pull the front loading washer s door open to retrieve clothing in the washer. Hello the only way to unlock the door is to remove the soap dispenser on the top of the machine. Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

It may take up to five minutes for the washer to stop spinning and draining before the door will unlock. Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.