The washer control may not unlock the door if the water level pressure switch indicates the washer is still full of water.
Washer door locked wont open.
This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
If the washer has an f8 e1 error or lo fl error the door will be locked and the control will be unresponsive.
If the door or lid won t open at the end of the cycle then the lock mechanism may be at fault.
Use a t 20 torx screwdriver to remove the three torx head screws along the bottom front of the washer.
Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.
The wax motor style of solenoid normally takes at least a minute or two to activate or deactivate.
If you get stuck though you can drain the water from front load washers using the emergency drain hose.
If your washer door does not open and there is water in the washer tub you will need to drain out the water within the washer by using the small rubber drain hose near the debris drain filter.
Listen and when you hear the unlatching sound the door should open.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
Once the water is gone the door will unlock.
At the conclusion of the cycle the control will activate the door unlock solenoid or will deactivate the door lock wax motor.
When your washer door is locked and water is in the tub you will need to manually drain out the water by using the steps below.
If not call for service.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
Unplug your washer from the wall outlet if none of the these steps unlocks the door.
If the door of a front load washer either won t lock shut or won t open it s likely that the door lock assembly is on the fritz.
Hold down the control lock button on your whirlpool washer for three seconds at the end of the washing cycle.
Less likely causes are a problem with the wiring or the main electronic control board.
Your washer door locks to prevent water from coming out especially for front load models.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
Press the power button and the washer will start a drain routine which takes approximately 8 to 10 minutes during which time the pump will run continuously.
Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders.
The control will not accept any input during this time.