Manually Unlocking The Door Latch; Manually Unlatching Tripped Door Latch; Washer Care - Maytag 30 Series Service Manual

ManuaLLY unLOCkinG
THe DOOr LaTCH
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Remove the lower service panel
3. Reach up along the inside of the front panel
and locate the bottom of the door switch /
lock assembly.
4. Located on the bottom of the door switch /
lock assembly is a tear-drop shaped tab.
5. To unlock a locked door gently pull the tab
down about 1/4" or until a click is heard.
6. The door may be opened.
ManuaLLY unLaTCHinG
TriPPeD DOOr LaTCH
If the latch has been tripped, with the door
open, by something being poked into the
latch, it must be unlatched before the door
will be able to be closed again. There are
two ways this can be done:
1. Remove the door lock assembly and
turn it over to view the back of the latch
mechanism. Press the white plastic of the
latch and sliding it slightly, to position the
metal bar at the back of the plastic latch
mechanism.
2. With the proper tool and knowledge it
may not be necessary to remove the latch
assembly to reset the trip mechanism.
Using a strong metal scribe with a narrow
90 degree hook at one end, the latch can be
pulled from the front to unlatch it.

WaSHer Care

1. Cleaning the door seal:
2. Open the washer door and remove any
clothing or items from the washer.
3. Inspect the colored rubber seal between the
front panel and the spin basket for stains.
Pull back the seal to inspect all areas under
the seal and to check for foreign objects.
4. If stained areas are found, wipe down these
areas of the seal, using the procedure that
follows:
Mix a dilute solution, using 3/4 cup (177 mL)
n
of liquid chlorine bleach, and 1 gal. (3.8 L)
of warm tap water.
n Wipe the seal area with the dilute solution,
using a damp cloth.
n Let stand 5 minutes.
n Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth
and let the washer interior air dry with door
open.
n Make sure the glass bowl on the door is
cleaned of hair and debris or the door may
leak water in the wash cycle.
iMPOrTanT:
n Wear rubber gloves when cleaning for
prolonged periods
Refer to the bleach manufacturer's
n
instructions for proper use.
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