Maytag 5000 Series Washer Door Locked

You may also see an f8 e1 error code.

Maytag 5000 series washer door locked.

This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. Maytag 5000 series with steam washer door remains locked.

The panel will then pull straight down and off. Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled. 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. I pulled the panel at the bottom and was able to open the door but as soon as i close it again it locks and the light stays on.

If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. 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 door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.

If the washer has an f8 e1 error or lo fl error the door will be locked and the control will be unresponsive. I removed all the water by opening the cleanout behind the bottom panel but this light still stays on. If the washer was powered on before being connected to water the door may be locked and it may go into a drain mode. Run a drain and spin cycle.

If not call for service. Inspect the door lock for damage. Once you remove this panel you can reach up behind the upper front panel and pull down on the small plastic pull tab attached to the bottom of the door lock assembly. Reconnect power to washer plug in.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. The door should unlock after this is complete.