Maytag Maxima Washer Door Locked Blinking

Run a drain and spin cycle.

Maytag maxima washer door locked blinking.

If that doesn t work leave the washer plugged in for 20 minutes and it should unlock. The door should unlock after this is complete. 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. At the start of a cycle the washer attempts to lock the door 6 times.

If door cannot be locked the washer goes into pause mode and a code is generated. Reconnect power to washer plug in. Check door lock mechanism for damage misalignment or foreign objects. So the first thing you ll want to do is just unplug the washer for 60 seconds and see if the latch will reset.

Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. Replace the door lock switch if defective. Clear any debris out of the door lock assembly. The door can t lock.

The door may immediately unlock. After plugging the washer in one of the following 3 events will happen. Door locked at end of wash cycle. The washer door will unlock at the end of the drain.

Door not completely closed due to interference. The door should unlock after 60 seconds. Water remaining in washer after cycle. Unplug the washer and check the door lock assembly for damage or a loose wiring connection.

Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset. If not call for service. The door lock led light will blink. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.

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