Opening A Locked Door On A Maytag Front Load Washer

Cleaning a maytag front load washer door seal.

Opening a locked door on a maytag front load washer.

If the washer does not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the appliance or disconnect power. After 8 minutes the door will unlock. This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. The kenmore front loading automatic washer automatically locks when a wash cycle is currently in progress and prevents accidental opening of the washer s door until the cycle is finished.

When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed. During this period you will be able to hear the pump running. Were you using a fresh hold cycle available on some models. Manually unlocking the washer is necessary if you need to cancel the cycle remove clothing or add clothing to the wash after you start the washing cycle.

Thank you for your inquiry. The door should unlock after this is complete. 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. It may take up to five minutes for the washer to stop spinning and draining before the door will unlock.

In this scintillating safari into front load washer wasteland samurai appliance repair man shows you how to manually unlock the door on a front load washer. Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset. If not call for service.

The door may immediately unlock. Before cleaning the door seal follow these steps. The door lock led light will blink. Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m.

Run a drain and spin cycle. You will hear the door click when it unlocks. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer.

The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes. Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time. The door should unlock after 60 seconds. Inspect the gray colored seal between the door opening and the basket for soiled areas.