Maytag Maxima Steam Washer Door Locked

Disconnect the washing machine from the mains grid and inspect the door lock unit for any possible damage.

Maytag maxima steam washer door locked.

Fresh hold option is on. You will have to remove the dispenser bezel trim to access the cord to pull it to open the locked door. 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.

See the first image below. Remove the lower access panel. The door should unlock after 60 seconds. Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time.

The door may immediately unlock. The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.

Reach up along the inside of the front and locate the bottom of the door switch lock mechanism. Select drain spin to remove any water remaining in the washer. My maytag maxima steam washer door is locked and will not open. The door can t lock.

The door can be manually unlocked. Run a drain and spin cycle. Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset. During this period you will be able to hear the pump running.

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. Located on the bottom of the door switch lock mechanism is a tear shaped tab. 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. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.

You may also want to test all wiring connections leading to the lock. While this option is on the fan blows and the load is tumbled periodically for up to 12 hours. The door lock led light will blink. Clear any debris out of the door lock assembly.

The control lock light is on as well. The code goes on in case your washer cannot lock the door. It would be a good idea to see if no debris has stuck in the door lock unit. After 8 minutes the door will unlock.

There was an answered by a verified appliance technician. This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. Reconnect power to washer plug in. Replace the door lock switch if defective.