Most top load washing machines have a lid lock that is heat activated.
How to get a locked washing machine door open.
This is a guide about unlocking the door on a maytag front load washer.
Open the door after the door lock indicator turns off.
If the lg washing machine is not in the middle of a wash cycle or the cycle has stopped due to malfunction follow the next steps.
Check the washing machine s water supply and door seal for leaks.
Make sure the door is closed completely because the washer will not operate with the door open.
It is usually located along the frame of the washing machine under the lid.
If the lid is still locked you ll need to have the washer serviced to determine the exact cause of the.
How to inspect the door lock in a washing machine.
If your washing machine has stopped working or you re trying to open the door mid cycle set 4 5 dry towels down under the washing machine s door.
If the lid is locked simply unplug the washer from its power source.
Water leaks from the washing machine are almost always related to controllable circumstances that are easily remedied.
Press the start pause button after selecting the wash cycle to activate the washing machine.
This will soak up any water that spills over when you open the door.
If cleaning it does not resolve the issue remove the door lock.
Unplug the machine to reset.
Locate and clean your door lock to remove any films or debris that may have built up.
Use the right amount of he detergent and remove detergent residue from the washing machine.
The thermal lock should release the washing machine door about two minutes after the cycle ends.
It works by heating up and expanding so even when the washing machine is switched off the door won t unlock immediately.
Disconnect your appliance from the power source before beginning.
For a top loading washer go ahead and skip this section.
Wait about 10 minutes and see if the lid has unlocked itself.
To figure out what is causing this you should.
The trick is to leave the washing machine disconnected for about five minutes so the lock can cool and release.