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.
Maxima maytag washer door locked.
Unplugging for hours did nothing read more.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
If the washer has an f8 e1 error or lo fl error the door will be locked and the control will be unresponsive.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
Plug the appliance into a grounded 3 pronged outlet per the installation instructions.
If not call for service.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
I have a maytag maxima front loader and it is doing exactly what the thread above is saying.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Clear any debris out of the door lock assembly.
After plugging the washer in one of the following 3 events will happen.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
Door lock motor and switch assembly the door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
The door is locked the pump is humming and the controls are all blank.
Unplug the washer and check the door lock assembly for damage or a loose wiring connection.
Replace the door lock switch if defective.
The door may immediately unlock.
If the washer was powered on before being connected to water the door may be locked and it may go into a drain mode.