Maytag · Washer error code
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Component test · WasherA lock assembly has a lock actuator (solenoid, motor, or wax/PTC heater) and one or more switches that tell the board it is locked. Check the command from the board, the actuator, the switch and the strike.
Component test · WasherOlder top-loaders use a simple lid switch; most newer ones use a lid lock with a switch and a locking solenoid or motor. Test the switch contacts with the lid open and closed, and check the lock coil if there is one.
Guide · WasherOutages and surges can leave the control in a confused state mid-cycle. A full power reset clears most cases. If the code returns, read it and diagnose the part it names (lock, pump, valve); if the control is dead or erratic after a surge, the main control may be damaged.