If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged.
Maytag front load washer door lock problems.
During this period you will be able to hear the pump running.
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.
After 8 minutes the door will unlock.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
If not call for service.
Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time.
I noticed that my maytag maxim front load washer was flashing door lock and error code f6e1 i think along with annoying chimes or buzzing.
Click here for more information on how to unlock your washer door when locked at the time of installation.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
Was the washer just installed.
The door lock led light will blink.
Perhaps your washing machine is vibrating during spin cycles or making noises during wash cycles.
Don t stand for this kind of appliance misbehavior.
Front load washing machines have several benefits.
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 should unlock after this is complete.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
The door may immediately unlock.
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.
It stopped right after it dispensed the detergent and i ve tried all of the not so helpful repair advise on the maytag website and i still can t get it unlocked.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
The door should unlock after 60 seconds.
Always clean the door area for soap build up.
Do something about it.
Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.
Verify that there is nothing blocking the door and the lock mechanism.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
In some circumstances your new washer may arrive with the door locked.
The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.
This can occur from the normal shipping movement.
