Maytag Front Load Door Lock Malfunction

Maytag front load washer door locked at install.

Maytag front load door lock malfunction.

If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. After 8 minutes the door will unlock. Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.

If the washer does not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the appliance or disconnect power. Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed. Neptune washer door was not latching closed and allowing the unit to lock so this is what we did to fix the problem.

Saturday from 8 a m. Does the lock need to be cleaned. The door lock led light will blink. The door should unlock after 60 seconds.

If the door lock assembly clicks but the door doesn t lock it s likely that the door lock assembly is broken. These repair steps work for kenmore 796 series and lg front load washers. Always clean the door area for soap build up. The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.