Some common maytag front load washer problems include not agitating or spinning and not draining or filling with water.
Maytag front load washer door lock problems.
This can occur from the normal shipping movement.
However they typically cost more can have mold issues and sometimes the door or door hinge breaks in which case the washer will need a door adjustment or a latch repair.
After 8 minutes the door will unlock.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
If not call for service.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
Always clean the door area for soap build up.
Click here for more information on how to unlock your washer door when locked at the time of installation.
Front load washing machines have several benefits.
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 led light will blink.
In some circumstances your new washer may arrive with the door locked.
The door may immediately unlock.
Don t stand for this kind of appliance misbehavior.
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 the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged.
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.
Verify that there is nothing blocking the door and the lock mechanism.
Perhaps your washing machine is vibrating during spin cycles or making noises during wash cycles.
Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
Was the washer just installed.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
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.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.
The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.
Do something about it.
A lock icon appears on the front of the washer s control panel to indicate the lid is locked and also displays the current progress of the cleaning cycle depending on the model of your maytag washer.
