The door should unlock after this is complete.
Maxima maytag washer door locked.
After plugging the washer in one of the following 3 events will happen.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
I have a maytag maxima front loader and it is doing exactly what the thread above is saying.
Clear any debris out of the door lock assembly.
The door can t lock.
You may also see an f8 e1 error code.
The door may immediately unlock.
The door is locked the pump is humming and the controls are all blank.
If the washer has an f8 e1 error or lo fl error the door will be locked and the control will be unresponsive.
Replace the door lock switch if defective.
Plug the appliance into a grounded 3 pronged outlet per the installation instructions.
If you have unboxed your front load washer to find that the door is locked and you are unable to open it please review the following instructions.
If not call for service.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Door lock motor and switch assembly the door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
If the washer was powered on before being connected to water the door may be locked and it may go into a drain mode.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.