Washer Lid Locked Wont Open

The lid must be completely closed and latched for the washer to operate.

Washer lid locked wont open.

Let the washer sit unplugged for about 10 minutes then try lifting the lid. If it still won t budge proceed to plan b. The release is normally accessible from below the door lock or on some models from inside the soap dispenser housing. 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. Lid is not closed completely due to interference. Fault is displayed if lid lock has not moved into locked position or motor cannot be powered. Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.

Wash media buildup detergent lint etc is preventing the lock mechanism from sliding. This is not common. Unplug the machine for 5 minutes to let it reset and then plug it back in and give it a try. Make sure the door lock light is off.

If the door or lid won t open at the end of the cycle then the lock mechanism may be at fault. 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. If it opens you re all set. 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.

Normally the problem is with the lock mechanism. Check for lock interference with lock striker. If the washer door won t unlock the problem might be the main control board. Listen and when you hear the unlatching sound the door should open.

Hold down the control lock button on your whirlpool washer for three seconds at the end of the washing cycle. 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.