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Maytag maxima washer door lock problem.
I have the maytag maxima 4 3 cu.
Bought the washer in december.
Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time.
No controls works except for the door lock button which is blinking.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
In this situation the door lock or switch needs replacement.
Gray front load washer mhw7000xg.
When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.
After 8 minutes the door will unlock.
I started my maytag maxima washing machine but got to turn on the water.
It may take up to five minutes for the washer to stop spinning and draining before the door will unlock.
The door should unlock after 60 seconds.
Never had this problem before.
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Here are the most common reasons your maytag washer door lid won t lock and the parts instructions to fix the problem yourself.
Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.
The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.
There is nothing preventing the door from closing.
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.
My maytag front load washer has a blinking door locked and the door will not open up.
Door locked at the end of the cycle.
The lid lock is a default feature of your maytag front loading and top loading washer to prevent opening the appliance while the cleaning cycle is in progress.
Washing machine door lock motor and switch assembly.
Unplug the washer and check the door lock assembly for damage or a loose wiring connection.
You will hear the door click when it unlocks.
The code goes on in case your washer cannot lock the door.
Gray front load washer.
Disconnect the washing machine from the mains grid and inspect the door lock unit for any possible damage.
Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.
Now the door lock light flashes and m.
Clear any debris out of the door lock assembly.
Now the door is locked and the drain pump motor continually runs.
During this period you will be able to hear the pump running.
Were you using a fresh hold cycle available on some models.
Load is very small.
The door lock led light will blink.
The door may immediately unlock.
The door can t lock.
I have the maytag maxima 4 3 cu.