Maytag Epic Washer Door Locked

I have a maytag epic z automatic washer.

Maytag epic washer door locked.

If the washer has an f8 e1 error or lo fl error the door will be locked and the control will be unresponsive. Pressing the power button cancels the fan dry option and unlocks the door. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. You may also see an f8 e1 error code.

We placed dirty laundry in washer loaded soap and softener closed door and attempted to start normal cycle as usual. If not call for service. Run a drain and spin cycle. Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.

This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time. The door is locked and will not unlock. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.

Unlocking the control panel is as simple as the touch of a button. The door should unlock after this is complete. The cycle did not start and the door was then locked. To do this remove the 3 screws along the bottom of the lower front panel.

Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. The front panel will remove and then you can reach up behind the upper front panel. This may drain any.

The door lock led light will blink. Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. Step 1 place your finger on the cycle end signal button on your maytag epic washer control panel. After plugging the washer in one of the following 3 events will happen.

The door may immediately unlock. The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes. Ok so you ll need to open the door manually by unlocking it manually. Press the drain and spin button on the washer s control panel to attempt to unlock the machine.

The keys are sensitive so epic washers have a button that locks the control panel to stop accidental activation of a new option during a cycle. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. The door should unlock after 60 seconds.