Front loading washers include a control lock feature that temporarily disables use of the control panel and requires deactivating the lock prior.
Maytag neptune front load washer door lock.
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.
The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.
Troubleshooting your front loading maytag neptune washer can be as simple as checking the plug or your outlet for power or making sure that the door is tightly closed.
Click here for more information on how to unlock your washer door when locked at the time of installation.
The control lock can also be set while the machine is running to prevent someone from stopping or changing a cycle.
Maytag front load washer door locked at install.
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.
Door locked at installation.
The door lock led light will blink.
Press this icon to lock the controls.
This can occur from normal shipping movement.
Maytag washer door or lid won t lock.
After 8 minutes the door will unlock.
This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
If during installation the washer was plugged in and turned on without water hoses attached and turned on the washer may attempt to drain for 8 10 minutes before the door unlocks.
Is water hooked up to the washer and turned on.
Maytag front load washer door will not open.
It must be unlocked to operate or run a cycle.
Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time.
Some problems with this washer stem from the user being unaware of pauses in washing cycles while others result from clogged drains or hose filters.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Once under tools tap the control lock icon.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or.
The door should unlock after 60 seconds.
Let the washer run until the door unlocks.
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The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
When the control is locked the cycles cannot be started or changed.