Maytag Neptune Washer Door Lock Override

Maytag washer door or lid won t lock.

Maytag neptune washer door lock override. We cannot dislodge the cloth and cannot open the door enough to free it. The door should unlock after 60 seconds. Door locked at the end of the cycle. When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.

The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes. A piece of clothing has become jammed at the top of the door between the hinge side and the top center. 01 door lock motor and switch assembly. Troubleshooting your front loading maytag neptune washer can be as simple as checking the plug or your outlet for power or making sure that the door is tightly closed.

Were you using a fresh hold cycle available on some models. Is there a way to override the door lock on a maytag neptune front loader. The door lock led light will blink. The door lock can fail either mechanically or.

The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. The door may immediately unlock. During this period you will be able to hear the pump running.

If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power. Some problems with this washer stem from the user being unaware of pauses in washing cycles while others result from clogged drains or hose filters. I have a maytag neptune front load washer that the door lock is stuck closed. Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.

After 8 minutes the door will unlock. Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.