Maytag Front Load Washer Door Lock

Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.

Maytag front load washer door lock.

Was the washer just installed. The control lock can also be set while the machine is running to prevent someone from stopping or changing a cycle. Swipe up to unlock. A front loading washer is easy to load and unload and conveniently stackable to capitalize on limited space while still offering all the power you need to get your clothes clean.

It must be unlocked to operate or run a cycle. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. Verify that there is nothing blocking the door and the lock mechanism. This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.

If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Run a drain and spin cycle. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.

Does the lock need to be cleaned. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed. Plug the appliance into a grounded 3 pronged outlet per the installation instructions. Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.

Press this icon to lock the controls. Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. This can occur from the normal shipping movement. Click here for more information on how to unlock your washer door when locked at the time of installation.

In some circumstances your new washer may arrive with the door locked. Once under tools tap the control lock icon. Always clean the door area for soap build up. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.

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. When the control is locked the cycles cannot be started or changed.