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Opening a locked door on a maytag front load washer.
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How to open a locked washing machine door when the handle catch is damaged.
Does the drain pump run constantly.
Is water hooked up to the washer and turned on.
Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.
The control lock on bottom right is solid red.
Is the door locked and the add a garment light off.
This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
I have a control lock on my front load washer.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
It is flashing red door locked.
Did you just install.
Pull slightly on the tab to bring it down 1 3 in 2 5 7 6 cm.
Was the washer turned on before being connected to water.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
How to open a locked washing machine door when the handle catch is damaged.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
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Is the door locked and the add a garment light on.
Maytag front load washer door will not open.
Once you ve found the tab grip it between your thumb and index finger.
When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.
Pull the tab down 1 3 in 2 5 7 6 cm while opening the front door.
With the tab pulled down pull on your door handle to open it.
1 year old it s a 4 3 cu ft.