This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
Maytag front load washer door latch.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
Maytag washing machine strike.
This is normal and is a self test of the lock mechanism.
Open and close the door firmly the door must be completely closed and latched for the washer to operate.
Be sure that clothing items are not stuck in the door seal or latch.
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The lid latch holds your washer door closed and allows the washer to run its cycle.
The door may look closed but may not be latched.
It attaches the bellow seal to the tub.
For the clamp that attaches the bellow seal to the front panel order w10902779.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
Once started the door will lock then unlock then lock again.
Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.
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If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
Close the washer door by pushing it firmly until the latch clicks.
If not call for service.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
Lid must be closed for washer to fill wash drain or spin.
Used on a front load washer bellow seal.
The latch is found under the lid and can be screwed out and replaced.
If the lid latch is damaged your washer door may not close properly and you may not be able to run your washer.