Maytag Front Load Washer Door Lock

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.

Maytag front load washer door lock.

Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset. If the washer does not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the appliance or disconnect power. Run a drain and spin cycle. It must be unlocked to operate or run a cycle.

Press this icon to lock the controls. Plug the appliance into a grounded 3 pronged outlet per the installation instructions. Reconnect power to washer plug in. When the control is locked the cycles cannot be started or changed.

Always clean the door area for soap build up. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.

This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. If not call for service. Shop maytag front load washers to find options like the optimal dose dispenser so you only use as much as you need a sanitize cycle and even compact models with a stainless steel wash basket. The door should unlock after this is complete.

Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset. Once under tools tap the control lock icon. Does the lock need to be cleaned. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

Maytag front load washer door locked at install if you have unboxed your front load washer to find that the door is locked and you are unable to open it please review the following instructions. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Verify that there is nothing blocking the door and the lock mechanism. Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.

Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled. Inspect the door lock for damage. The control lock can also be set while the machine is running to prevent someone from stopping or changing a cycle. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

With a 10 year limited parts warranty 1 you can trust that a maytag front load washer has the power and perseverance to keep your clothes clean load.