Maytag Maxima Steam Washer Door Locked

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Maytag maxima steam washer door locked.

Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset. You will have to remove the dispenser bezel trim to access the cord to pull it to open the locked door. Replace the door lock switch if defective. The door may immediately unlock.

The door can be manually unlocked. My maytag maxima steam washer door is locked and will not open. It would be a good idea to see if no debris has stuck in the door lock unit. During this period you will be able to hear the pump running.

The control lock light is on as well. Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time. The door lock led light will blink. Run a drain and spin cycle.

Without a model number i can t give you a specific answer but if you have a maytag mah style front load washer the door can be unlocked by pulling the release cord located in the dispenser area. Reach up along the inside of the front and locate the bottom of the door switch lock mechanism. Our maytag maxima steam washer has a flashing yellow light next to door locked the door won t open and the machined cannot be turned on. The washer door will unlock at the end of the drain.

Disconnect the power cord from the power source. Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. Reconnect power to washer plug in. The code goes on in case your washer cannot lock the door.

This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. Disconnect the washing machine from the mains grid and inspect the door lock unit for any possible damage. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.

Fresh hold option is on. Select drain spin to remove any water remaining in the washer. Gently pull the tab down about 1 4 inch or until a click is heard. While this option is on the fan blows and the load is tumbled periodically for up to 12 hours.

The door should unlock after 60 seconds. Located on the bottom of the door switch lock mechanism is a tear shaped tab. Remove the lower access panel. See the first image below.

We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. The door can t lock. Clear any debris out of the door lock assembly. The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.