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Maytag epic washer door locked.
To manually unlock and open the door remove the bottom front service panel reach up into the cabinet and pull down on the manual release tab on the bottom of the door lock switch assembly.
I have a maytag epic z automatic washer.
The door will not immediately unlock while the cycle is running due to a possible high water level in the washer high water temperature tumbling or spinning.
Clear any debris or objects from the receiver.
It may take up to five minutes for the washer to stop spinning and draining before the door will unlock.
If not call for service.
Front load washer door stuck closed fixed quick and easy 3 second fix to get your washing machine door open again.
Check for foreign objects in the door lock receiver.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
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.
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The washers have a control knob to select different washing cycles buttons to select a soil level and options such as pre wash and extra rinse.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
You will hear the door click when it unlocks.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
Epic maytag washers are front loading washing machines.
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 is locked and will not unlock.
Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.
How do i fix this answered by a verified appliance technician.
We placed dirty laundry in washer loaded soap and softener closed door and attempted to start normal cycle as usual.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
The cycle did not start and the door was then locked.
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