Maytag Neptune Washer Problems Door Lock

Press this icon to lock the controls.

Maytag neptune washer problems door lock.

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Door locked at the end of the cycle. My maytag neptune washer door will not open. 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.

When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed. Inspect the door lock for damage. The door may immediately unlock. During this period you will be able to hear the pump running.

This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. 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. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly.

If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. It is locked shut with a load of clothes in it. 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. Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.

The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes. Were you using a fresh hold cycle available on some models. Swipe up to unlock. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

When the control is locked the cycles cannot be started or changed. The control lock can also be set while the machine is running to prevent someone from stopping or changing a cycle. It must be unlocked to operate or run a cycle. After 8 minutes the door will unlock.

If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. The door lock led light will blink. Once under tools tap the control lock icon. The door should unlock after 60 seconds.