Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Maxima maytag washer door locked.
If the washer was powered on before being connected to water the door may be locked and it may go into a drain mode.
Unplug the washer and check the door lock assembly for damage or a loose wiring connection.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Door lock motor and switch assembly the door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
You may also see an f8 e1 error code.
Plug the appliance into a grounded 3 pronged outlet per the installation instructions.
If the washer has an f8 e1 error or lo fl error the door will be locked and the control will be unresponsive.
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.
The door should unlock after this is complete.
After plugging the washer in one of the following 3 events will happen.
Replace the door lock switch if defective.
The door is locked the pump is humming and the controls are all blank.
The door may immediately unlock.
Run a drain and spin cycle.
Reconnect power to washer plug in.
I have a maytag maxima front loader and it is doing exactly what the thread above is saying.
Clear any debris out of the door lock assembly.
Wait approximately 2 minutes for control to reset.
If not call for service.