Maytag Washing Machine Door Won T Lock

Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.

Maytag washing machine door won t lock.

Enter your model number to see parts for your washing machine. 01 door lock motor and switch assembly. Unlike standard washing machines lid lock models won t stop automatically when you open them after skirting the locking mechanism. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.

If it does not detect both water supply hoses are turned on the control detects a problem with the water pressure sensor. This washer has sensors that detect the water supply and requires both hoses to have water going to the water valve. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. The door should unlock after 60 seconds.

Were you using a fresh hold cycle available on some models. If the washer door won t unlock the problem might be the main control. If the door won t latch and the door lock is broken replace it. If the door won t latch the door lock assembly might be defective.

Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time. Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. Washing machine door lock.

Enter model number to search for the required part specific to your product. During this period you will be able to hear the pump running. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.

If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. Door locked at the end of the cycle. The door may immediately unlock. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.

Maytag washer door or lid won t lock. The lid will lock and the machine will enter a pump out mode for 8 minutes. The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

The door lock led light will blink. These are normally made of plastic and cannot be repaired. For this reason you ll need to be extremely careful not to get your limbs clothing hair or jewelry too close to the spinning agitator while you have the lid open. Inspect the door lock for damage.