Maytag Maxima Washer Door Lock Problem

This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.

Maytag maxima washer door lock problem.

No controls works except for the door lock button which is blinking. Washing machine door lock motor and switch assembly. Here are the most common reasons your maytag washer door lid won t lock and the parts instructions to fix the problem yourself. Clear any debris out of the door lock assembly.

Door locked at the end of the cycle. 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 the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. The door lock led light will blink.

I started my maytag maxima washing machine but got to turn on the water. Never had this problem before. Today when i went. The door can t lock.

Gray front load washer. Gray front load washer mhw7000xg. Bought the washer in december. Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.

I have the maytag maxima 4 3 cu. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed. Disconnect the washing machine from the mains grid and inspect the door lock unit for any possible damage. Now the door lock light flashes and m.

Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time. The door may immediately unlock. There is nothing preventing the door from closing. The door should unlock after 60 seconds.

My maytag front load washer has a blinking door locked and the door will not open up. Unplug the washer and check the door lock assembly for damage or a loose wiring connection. We make fixing things easier. Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.

After 8 minutes the door will unlock. Replace the door lock switch if defective. In this situation the door lock or switch needs replacement. The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.

Now the door is locked and the drain pump motor continually runs. Load is very small. During this period you will be able to hear the pump running. You can also see the code when the door switch is activated with the door closed.

I have the maytag maxima 4 3 cu. You will hear the door click when it unlocks. It may take up to five minutes for the washer to stop spinning and draining before the door will unlock. The code goes on in case your washer cannot lock the door.