The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.
Maytag front load washer door lock problems.
If the front load washer is leaking the pump may be damaged.
If not call for service.
Some common maytag front load washer problems include not agitating or spinning and not draining or filling with water.
This can occur from the normal shipping movement.
Always clean the door area for soap build up.
Do something about it.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.
Click here for more information on how to unlock your washer door when locked at the time of installation.
The door should unlock after 60 seconds.
The door lock led light will blink.
Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.
It stopped right after it dispensed the detergent and i ve tried all of the not so helpful repair advise on the maytag website and i still can t get it unlocked.
In some circumstances your new washer may arrive with the door locked.
Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
Front load washing machines have several benefits.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Verify that there is nothing blocking the door and the lock mechanism.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
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.
During this period you will be able to hear the pump running.
However they typically cost more can have mold issues and sometimes the door or door hinge breaks in which case the washer will need a door adjustment or a latch repair.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
Don t stand for this kind of appliance misbehavior.
The door may immediately unlock.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
The lid lock is a default feature of your maytag front loading and top loading washer to prevent opening the appliance while the cleaning cycle is in progress.
After 8 minutes the door will unlock.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
Perhaps your washing machine is vibrating during spin cycles or making noises during wash cycles.
I noticed that my maytag maxim front load washer was flashing door lock and error code f6e1 i think along with annoying chimes or buzzing.
