After 8 minutes the door will unlock.
Maytag washing machine door won t lock.
Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
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 door won t latch the door lock assembly might be defective.
The door may immediately unlock.
The door lock led light will blink.
The lid will lock and the machine will enter a pump out mode for 8 minutes.
Maytag washer door or lid won t lock.
Washing machine door lock.
During this period you will be able to hear the pump running.
If the washer door won t unlock the problem might be the main control.
These are normally made of plastic and cannot be repaired.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
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.
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01 door lock motor and switch assembly.
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If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
If it does not detect both water supply hoses are turned on the control detects a problem with the water pressure sensor.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
For this reason you ll need to be extremely careful not to get your limbs clothing hair or jewelry too close to the spinning agitator while you have the lid open.
Door locked at the end of the cycle.
This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
Were you using a fresh hold cycle available on some models.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
If the door won t latch and the door lock is broken replace it.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.
Unlike standard washing machines lid lock models won t stop automatically when you open them after skirting the locking mechanism.
This washer has sensors that detect the water supply and requires both hoses to have water going to the water valve.
