Maytag 3000 Series Washer Door Lock

Rated 3 out of 5 by zerb1 from maytag is obsolete was happy with maytag 3000 series set up requires lots of maintenance.

Maytag 3000 series washer door lock.

You should then be able to open the washer door. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Carefully reach up along the inside of that front panel and pull down on the manual release tab that is on the bottom of the door latch assembly. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

New primeco 8182634 washer door lock switch compatible for whirlpool kenmore washer ap6011817 8182634 34001265 8181700 ps11745016 wp8182634vp made by oem parts manufacturer 1 year warranty. Plug the unit back in and see if the controls will respond. Inspect the door lock for damage. It may take up to five minutes for the washer to stop spinning and draining before the door will unlock.

You will hear the door click when it unlocks. Maytag 3000 series front load washer marketplace 21 only. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly. 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.

Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally. Rated 5 out of 5 by christine q from excellent machine great washing machine large capacity. If the control locked light will not turn off i recommend unplugging the washer for 5 minutes. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.

This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer. You could have a failed control console or a bad electronic control board in the washer. Dropbox 8178686 ml 8 maytag epic z front loading washer pdf you need to read pages 5 5 and 4 5 it explains how to check your door latch lock assembly at the ccu. Door on the maytag 3000 series front load washer will not open after placing clothes in the washer shutting the door and pressing the start button a buzzing sound starts and then an f22 code comes up.

Only downside is you have to add extra spin so that clothes come out spun well. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. For that new maytag washer that you have you will need to unplug the washer and remove the bottom front service panel as shown in the image below. Category 20 appliances 1 food grocery.

If not i recommend calling a service technician to diagnose and repair the washer. The door may be opened. Ok here is the repair manual for your model. Sold by supperstore2018.