The door on my maytag mhw5500fw washer wont open the door the door on my maytag mhw5500fw washer wont open the door locked light blinks i unplugged the washer for over 10 minutes and plugged back in that did not fix the problem.
Mhw3505fw door locked.
After 8 minutes the door will unlock.
Nothing else will appear to be happening with the machine during this time.
During this period you will be able to hear the pump running.
This will allow you to bail out most of the water so that when you remove the pump filter for cleaning you will not flood your house with a ton of water.
Front loaders have a locking mechanism to avoid opening the door during a washing cycle but occasionally this lock will be activated accidentally.
Hello theresa thank you for the question.
It may take up to five minutes for the washer to stop spinning and draining before the door will unlock.
Saturday from 8 a m.
I am running out now but try to get information on how to unlock the door.
The door lock led light will blink.
Door locked light is lit and error codes f03 e01 with noise.
Thank you for your inquiry.
The washer will go into a hold and drain routine for 8 minutes.
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.
Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m.
Top panel of the machine has to come off and you should be able to reach down and manually unlock the door.
You will hear the door click when it unlocks.
The f03 e01 indicates a fault with the water level switch partselect number ps11754877 and it may need to be replaced.
For model number mhw3505fw1.
Before replacing the switch we suggest checking the hose to the switch to make sure thee is no blockage or build up.