Maytag Maxima Steam Washer Door Locked

The door may immediately unlock.

Maytag maxima steam washer door locked.

You will have to remove the dispenser bezel trim to access the cord to pull it to open the locked door. It would be a good idea to see if no debris has stuck in the door lock unit. The door lock led light will blink. Clear any debris out of the door lock assembly.

Disconnect the washing machine from the mains grid and inspect the door lock unit for any possible damage. You may also want to test all wiring connections leading to the lock. This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. Select drain spin to remove any water remaining in the washer.

While this option is on the fan blows and the load is tumbled periodically for up to 12 hours. Without a model number i can t give you a specific answer but if you have a maytag mah style front load washer the door can be unlocked by pulling the release cord located in the dispenser area. The door can t lock. The door should unlock after 60 seconds.

When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed. Unplug the washer and check the door lock assembly for damage or a loose wiring connection. The washer door will unlock at the end of the drain. Reach up along the inside of the front and locate the bottom of the door switch lock mechanism.

Our maytag maxima steam washer has a flashing yellow light next to door locked the door won t open and the machined cannot be turned on. The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes. Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. Remove the lower access panel.

Gently pull the tab down about 1 4 inch or until a click is heard. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset. After 8 minutes the door will unlock.

See the first image below. Fresh hold option is on. My maytag maxima steam washer door is locked and will not open. Located on the bottom of the door switch lock mechanism is a tear shaped tab.

Reconnect power to washer plug in. During this period you will be able to hear the pump running. Run a drain and spin cycle. The door can be manually unlocked.

The control lock light is on as well. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Disconnect the power cord from the power source. There was an answered by a verified appliance technician.