Maytag Washer Maxima X Door Locked

Maytag washer door or lid won t lock.

Maytag washer maxima x door locked.

Select drain spin to remove any water remaining in the washer. This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. Answered by a verified appliance technician we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Now you can reach down to the bottom of the door latch where there is a 1 round plastic tab.

While this option is on the fan blows and the load is tumbled periodically for up to 12 hours. The door can t lock. The washer door will unlock at the end of the drain. 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.

Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time. It may take up to five minutes for the washer to stop spinning and draining before the door will unlock. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

I have a maytag maxima. If not then your main control board will need to be replaced. The top panel will then pull straight back up and off. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. Fresh hold option is on. If not call for service. The door should unlock after 60 seconds.

Water remaining in washer after cycle. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. The door lock can fail either mechanically or. Plug the washer back in and hopefully the board reset.

Replace the door lock switch if defective. Clear any debris out of the door lock assembly. Run a drain and spin cycle. The door may immediately unlock.

The door remains locked during this time. After 8 minutes the door will unlock. The door lock led light will blink. 01 door lock motor and switch assembly.

The door locked light is flashing the washer is humming but nothing else is happening. You will hear the door click when it unlocks. The door should unlock after this is complete. Unplug the washer and check the door lock assembly for damage or a loose wiring connection.

During this period you will be able to hear the pump running. Pull on this tab to manually unlock the door.