Maytag Neptune Front Load Washer Door Won T Lock

My maytag neptune front load washer the door won t shut and lock.

Maytag neptune front load washer door won t 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. After 8 minutes the door will unlock. The door should unlock after 60 seconds. Door locked at installation.

01 door lock motor and switch assembly. I can t figure how to fix it. This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. Maytag washer door or lid won t lock.

Front loading washers include a control lock feature that temporarily disables use of the control panel and requires deactivating the lock prior. We make it easy to get the right service manual for all of your machines simply enter your model number then download the literature to your desktop tablet or phone. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.

Maytag front load washer door locked at install. Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. This can occur from normal shipping movement. 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. In some circumstances your new washer may arrive with the door locked. 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. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.

The door lock led light will blink. Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time. Maytag washer door or lid won t lock.