Washer Lid Locked Wont Open

Fault is displayed if lid lock has not moved into locked position or motor cannot be powered.

Washer lid locked wont open.

The release is normally accessible from below the door lock or on some models from inside the soap dispenser housing. Check for lock interference with lock striker. Make sure the door lock light is off. If the washer door won t unlock the problem might be the main control board.

Normally the problem is with the lock mechanism. If the door or lid won t open at the end of the cycle then the lock mechanism may be at fault. The lid must be completely closed and latched for the washer to operate. Listen and when you hear the unlatching sound the door should open.

Wash media buildup detergent lint etc is preventing the lock mechanism from sliding. Click here for more information regarding the lid locking did you receive an lf or f8e1 error code or is the spin or wash light blinking. The lid lock is a default feature of your maytag front loading and top loading washer to prevent opening the appliance while the cleaning cycle is in progress. If it opens you re all set.

Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled. If the washer is paused after the water is supplied the door cannot be opened until one minute has passed. This light turns off after the washer has drained. Unplug the machine for 5 minutes to let it reset and then plug it back in and give it a try.

The lid lock mechanisms on some washers are heat activated which means overriding them is as simple as letting them cool off. This is not common. Lid is not closed completely due to interference. Step 3 if your whirlpool washer did not unlock at the end of step 1 press and hold the end of cycle button for five seconds to manually reset your washing machine.

Let the washer sit unplugged for about 10 minutes then try lifting the lid. If it still won t budge proceed to plan b.