Plug the appliance into a grounded 3 pronged outlet per the installation instructions.
Maxima maytag washer door locked.
If you have unboxed your front load washer to find that the door is locked and you are unable to open it please review the following instructions.
If not call for service.
Replace the door lock switch if defective.
The door can t lock.
You may also see an f8 e1 error code.
Door lock motor and switch assembly the door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Unplugging for hours did nothing read more.
I have a maytag maxima front loader and it is doing exactly what the thread above is saying.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
The door may immediately unlock.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
After plugging the washer in one of the following 3 events will happen.
Unplug the washer and check the door lock assembly for damage or a loose wiring connection.
If the washer has an f8 e1 error or lo fl error the door will be locked and the control will be unresponsive.
The door is locked the pump is humming and the controls are all blank.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.