This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
Maytag front load washer door lock.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
The control lock can also be set while the machine is running to prevent someone from stopping or changing a cycle.
Does the lock need to be cleaned.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.
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.
If not call for service.
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.
Plug the appliance into a grounded 3 pronged outlet per the installation instructions.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Once under tools tap the control lock icon.
With a 10 year limited parts warranty 1 you can trust that a maytag front load washer has the power and perseverance to keep your clothes clean load.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
It must be unlocked to operate or run a cycle.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Verify that there is nothing blocking the door and the lock mechanism.
Always clean the door area for soap build up.
Press this icon to lock the controls.
When the control is locked the cycles cannot be started or changed.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.
Swipe up to unlock.
Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.
If the washer does not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the appliance or disconnect power.
