Washer Lid Locked Wont Open

Unplug the machine for 5 minutes to let it reset and then plug it back in and give it a try.

Washer lid locked wont open.

If the washer door won t unlock the problem might be the main control board. If it still won t budge proceed to plan b. Wash media buildup detergent lint etc is preventing the lock mechanism from sliding. If it opens you re all set.

Hold down the control lock button on your whirlpool washer for three seconds at the end of the washing cycle. This is not common. Normally the problem is with the lock mechanism. Listen and when you hear the unlatching sound the door should open.

Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled. On top load washers that lost power during a cycle it will take up to 5 minutes for the washer to unlock and resume normal operation. The release is normally accessible from below the door lock or on some models from inside the soap dispenser housing. The lid must be completely closed and latched for the washer to operate.

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. Check for lock interference with lock striker. This light turns off after the washer has drained. 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.

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. The lid lock mechanisms on some washers are heat activated which means overriding them is as simple as letting them cool off. Most washers will have a manual release to unlock the mechanism and allow you to open the door or lid. Lid is not closed completely due to interference.

If the door or lid won t open at the end of the cycle then the lock mechanism may be at fault. If the washer is paused after the water is supplied the door cannot be opened until one minute has passed.