If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Maytag maxima x steam washer door locked.
Plug the washer back in and hopefully the board reset.
I have a maytag maxima.
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Clear any debris out of the door lock assembly.
Pull on this tab to manually unlock the door.
This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
Quick and easy fix.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
The control lock light is on as well.
The door locked light is flashing the washer is humming but nothing else is happening.
The top panel will then pull straight back up and off.
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Our maytag maxima steam washer has a flashing yellow light.
Replace the door lock switch if defective.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
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If not then your main control board will need to be replaced.
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.
01 door lock motor and switch assembly.
Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.
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Unplug the washer and check the door lock assembly for damage or a loose wiring connection.
The door can t lock.
Maytag washer door or lid won t lock.
My maytag maxima steam washer door is locked and will not open.
Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.
Now you can reach down to the bottom of the door latch where there is a 1 round plastic tab.