Maytag Maxima Door Lock Override

During this period you will be able to hear the pump running.

Maytag maxima door lock override.

If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled. Maytag washer door or lid won t lock. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

There are several screws that you remove to take off the cover and then use a continuity tester across the switch terminals to determine if you open circuit or short circuit the bypass switch leads for the desired effect. 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. Pulled it out to paint behind. After 8 minutes the door will unlock.

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. This can occur from normal shipping movement. Pushed back put on hoses.

01 door lock motor and switch assembly. Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. We have the maytag maxima front loader. The door lock led light will blink.

In some circumstances your new washer may arrive with the door locked. But forgot to turn on water. The door lock can fail either mechanically or. Now the door lock light flashes and m read more.

Click here for more information on how to unlock your washer door when locked at the time of installation. The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes. Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time. The door should unlock after 60 seconds.