The door lock assembly on a front load washer includes a safety switch that detects whether the washer door is closed a latch and a locking mechanism.
Maytag front load door lock malfunction.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
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Front loading washers include a control lock feature that temporarily disables use of the control panel and requires deactivating the lock prior to pausing the cleaning cycle.
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If the washer does not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the appliance or disconnect power.
Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.
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.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
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These repair steps work for kenmore 796 series and lg front load washers.
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If one of the switches does not have continuity replace the switch.
Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
Replace the entire assembly if any component fails.
If a component fails with the door is closed the door won t open.
If the door lock assembly clicks but the door doesn t lock it s likely that the door lock assembly is broken.
If not call for service.
If the door lock assembly isn t working as it should replace it with a manufacturer approved replacement part.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.
If any of these components fails when the door is open the door won t lock.
To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches for continuity.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
Plug the appliance into a grounded 3 pronged outlet per the installation instructions.
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.
Were you using a fresh hold cycle available on some models.
This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.
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