If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Maytag washer door lock replacement.
This washer repair guide shows how to replace the door lock assembly in a front load washer.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.
If the door lock assembly clicks but the door doesn t lock it s likely that the door lock assembly is broken.
Hopefully these will be color coded.
Scan the included wiring diagram until you find the wires labelled lid switch and lock switch the majority of washing machine lid lock switches are powered by 3 or 4 wires each of which performs a different function.
Top load washer lid will not lock.
Examine your washer s tech sheet to determine which wires to cut.
The washer won t start if the control detects that the washer door is open and it won t spin if the control detects that the door is unlocked.
To determine if the door lock has failed electrically use a multimeter to test each of the door lock switches.
When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.
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The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.
This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
Were you using a fresh hold cycle available on some models.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
How to replace the lid lock on a maytag bravos.
Door locked at the end of the cycle.