Maytag Front Load Washer Door Won T Lock

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.

Maytag front load washer door won t lock.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. The control lock can also be set while the machine is running to prevent someone from stopping or changing a cycle. Click here for more information on how to unlock your washer door when locked at the time of installation.

Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. Once under tools tap the control lock icon. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. When the control is locked the cycles cannot be started or changed.

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. The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes. Saturday from 8 a m. Inspect the door lock for damage.

Maytag front load washer door locked at install. Press this icon to lock the controls. Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m. This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.

It must be unlocked to operate or run a cycle. However they typically cost more can have mold issues and sometimes the door or door hinge breaks in which case the washer will need a door adjustment or a latch repair. The door lock led light will blink. If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged.

Swipe up to unlock. After 8 minutes the door will unlock. The door should unlock after 60 seconds. Maytag washer door or lid won t lock.

Front loading washers include a control lock feature that temporarily disables use of the control panel and requires deactivating the lock prior. In some circumstances your new washer may arrive with the door locked. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. This can occur from normal shipping movement.

Front load washing machines have several benefits. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. 01 door lock motor and switch assembly. Maytag washer door or lid won t lock.

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