The lock icon disappears.
How to bypass maytag front loading washer door lock.
After plugging the washer in one of the following 3 events will happen.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Place a magnet between the two so there is a magnetic connection between the lid lock and the solenoid inside the washer.
This is a page about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
How to disable the lid lock on a maytag washer.
Touch cycle signal near the front loading washer s lcd control panel to deactivate the washer s lock controls.
Plug the appliance into a grounded 3 pronged outlet per the installation instructions.
You ll find one of these clips on either side of the upper part of the unit s front face.
Slip a screwdriver blade under the edge of the housing on one side of the machine and push directly against the clip inside to release it.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
Step 4 put the lid back down and plug the washing machine back into the electrical outlet.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
Push start pause to temporarily halt the washer s current cycle and wait for the indicator.
If not call for service.
Open the washer s top panel by disengaging the hidden retention clips.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
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 the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
The door may immediately unlock.