Before cleaning the door seal follow these steps.
Opening a locked door on a maytag front load washer.
After 8 minutes the door will unlock.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.
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During this period you will be able to hear the pump running.
It may take up to five minutes for the washer to stop spinning and draining before the door will unlock.
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Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
Cleaning a maytag front load washer door seal.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
If the washer does not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the appliance or disconnect power.
The door lock led light will blink.
Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer.
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If not call for service.
Inspect the gray colored seal between the door opening and the basket for soiled areas.
When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.
The door should unlock after 60 seconds.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
Were you using a fresh hold cycle available on some models.
The door may immediately unlock.
You will hear the door click when it unlocks.
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Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.
The door will not immediately unlock while the cycle is running due to a possible high water level in the washer high water temperature tumbling or spinning.