Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Maytag washer maxima x door locked.
Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.
During this period you will be able to hear the pump running.
After 8 minutes the door will unlock.
Unplug the washer and check the door lock assembly for damage or a loose wiring connection.
If not then your main control board will need to be replaced.
Plug the washer back in and hopefully the board reset.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
It may take up to five minutes for the washer to stop spinning and draining before the door will unlock.
The door can t lock.
The door remains locked during this time.
The door locked light is flashing the washer is humming but nothing else is happening.
Select drain spin to remove any water remaining in the washer.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
The door should unlock after 60 seconds.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
I have a maytag maxima.
The door will not immediately unlock while the cycle is running due to a possible high water level in the washer high water temperature tumbling or spinning.
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The door may immediately unlock.
Replace the door lock switch if defective.
Pull on this tab to manually unlock the door.
This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
If not call for service.
Water remaining in washer after cycle.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
Clear any debris out of the door lock assembly.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or.
While this option is on the fan blows and the load is tumbled periodically for up to 12 hours.
Now you can reach down to the bottom of the door latch where there is a 1 round plastic tab.
The door lock led light will blink.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
You will hear the door click when it unlocks.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
01 door lock motor and switch assembly.
The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.
The top panel will then pull straight back up and off.
Fresh hold option is on.