Maytag Front Load Washer Door Lock Light Flashing

I did some google searching and found that there could be a few different issues that are causing the lid lock light to flash or blink on the control panel of my washer.

Maytag front load washer door lock light flashing.

Plug the unit back in and see if the controls will respond. After 8 minutes the door will unlock. Scan the included wiring diagram until you find the wires labelled lid switch and lock switch the majority of washing machine lid lock switches are powered by 3 or 4 wires each of which performs a different function. Hopefully these will be color coded.

The lid lock light is flashing on my top load washer. To unlock the controls press and hold the cycle end signal for 3 deliberate seconds or until the control lock light goes out. Select drain spin to remove any water remaining in the washer. The door should unlock after 60 seconds.

If f8 e1 or lf too long to fill appears in the display the washer is taking too long to fill or the washer is filling and draining. I do not lid lock light flashing blinking on top load washing machine how to clear read more. This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time.

A lock icon appears on the front of the washer s control panel to indicate the lid is locked and also displays the current progress of the cleaning cycle depending on the model of your maytag washer. Maytag front load washer door locked at install. Water remaining in washer after cycle. When the lock light is blinking it typically means that the unit either took to long to fill with water in which case it ll go into flood mode and keep draining for 15 20 minutes and unlock on it s own or there is a glitch in.

Front loading washers include a control lock feature that temporarily disables use of the control panel and requires deactivating the lock prior. Examine your washer s tech sheet to determine which wires to cut. Fresh hold option is on. The washer door will unlock at the end of the drain.

It is flashing red door locked. It s possible the drain hose extends more than 4 5 114 mm into the standpipe. The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes. The door remains locked during this time.

My maytag front load washer has a blinking door locked and the door will not open up. The door lock led light will blink. I have an older kenmore top loading washing machine. While this option is on the fan blows and the load is tumbled periodically for up to 12 hours.

Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. The control lock on bottom right is solid red.