Maytag 5000 Series Washer Door Locked

When we try to turn it off the door stays locked unless we unplug it for a few minutes then plug it back in.

Maytag 5000 series washer door locked. When reinstalling the door lock replace the electrical shock hazard wire ties through the two standoffs on the disconnect power before servicing. The machine was moved to put down a new floor. This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. I will try and unlock it via the lower panel access.

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. The washer door will not open. If nothing else works the washer door can be opened as follows. 01 door lock motor and switch assembly.

At some point i can t remember it was making noise like it was preparing to or was spinning. You will hear the door click when it unlocks. None of the adjustment lites were on. I put a small load in last nite and went to bed.

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. My maytag series 2000 front loader washer made a loud bang the other night and the machine was unplugged but the door remained locked. Maytag 5000 series with steam washer door remains locked.

My maytag 5000 steamer washer is locked and i cannot open the door. Check your home s fuses circuit breakers. Maytag washer door or lid won t lock. But the door locked lite was on.

It was off this a m. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. For that new maytag washer that you have you will need to unplug the washer and remove the bottom front service panel as shown in the image below.

The washer door cannot be opened with the key button if power is off. First check that there is no water left in the machine. My maytag washer goes through it s normal wash cycle but when it is supposed to stop it just keeps going through it s extra spin cycle. What code is e2 f3 flashing on machine.

Check that the main power switch is on. Door lock door lock 4. It may take up to five minutes for the washer to stop spinning and draining before the door will unlock. I pulled the panel at the bottom and was able to open the door but as soon as i close it again it locks and the light stays on.

Pull the door lock mechanism out from behind the door support front plate. I removed all the water by opening the cleanout behind the bottom panel but this light still stays on.