Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.
Maytag centennial washer door lock flashing.
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.
It s possible the drain hose extends more than 4 5 114 mm into the standpipe.
My 36 month old maytag washer mvwc300vw1 had a sensing light and a blinking lid lock light.
I followed the advice from many on the net and serviced the lid lock switch.
Centennial co october 20 2014.
This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
When attempting this make sure power is off to the washer and use extreme caution.
Maytag automatic washer mvwc300xw1 my repair advice.
Red lid lock light was flashing when i came in from work.
Machine filled with water now nothing.
Tried to wash a load of clothes.
The lid lock flashing reasons causes and repair solutions are for most whirlpool kitchenaid maytag amana and kenmore top loading washing machines.
If f8 e1 or lf too long to fill appears in the display the washer is taking too long to fill or the washer is filling and draining.
This can reset the washer and clear the flashing lid lock light.
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