Maytag Front Load Door Lock Malfunction

If the washer does not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the appliance or disconnect power.

Maytag front load door lock malfunction.

These repair steps work for kenmore 796 series and lg front load washers. If the door lock assembly isn t working as it should replace it with a manufacturer approved replacement part. Verify that there is nothing blocking the door and the lock mechanism. If the door lock assembly clicks but the door doesn t lock it s likely that the door lock assembly is broken.

The door should unlock after 60 seconds. After 8 minutes the door will unlock. Always clean the door area for soap build up. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.

The door lock led light will blink. Does the lock need to be cleaned. Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m. If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.

Maytag front load washer door locked at install. Neptune washer door was not latching closed and allowing the unit to lock so this is what we did to fix the problem. Thank you for your inquiry. The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.