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Lana Lynch Posted on Dec 30, 2012
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Door is locked and has a code of FL on panel

I had this happen a few months ago and had the owners manual and got the codes out of it and went ,got the part and fixed it.. my manual is now gone.. need help with the codes

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FL Failed to lock. Door lock monitor switch in door lock mechanism unable to communicate to control board the door is locked.

1.Check wire connections in harness leading from machine control board to door lock mechanism.
2.Check solenoid and door lock enable switch in door lock mechanism.
3.Replace responsible component.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 13, 2008

SOURCE: Error Code FL

it is saying failed to lock the door need door latch switch part # 22003269

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Trussell

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  • Posted on Jun 08, 2008

SOURCE: Maytag Neptune front load door is stuck

Pull cord under soap tray.

Read here:
http://www.applianceaid.com/neptune3.html#lock

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 17, 2008

SOURCE: maytag neptune model# mah5500b

Unplug from the outlet and wait about 5-10 minutes. When you put the plug back into the outlet, the door should unlock.

tom weber

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  • Posted on Feb 19, 2009

SOURCE: Maytag washer MAH 5500b FL code and door will not unlock.

Open the detergent dispenser door on top of mach. There you will find a small yellow nylon cord, pull on the cord and the door should open

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Ron Coons

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  • Posted on Feb 22, 2009

SOURCE: Door will not lock

Faulty Latch ,, i would order and replace the latch assy, you acess the latch by removingthe 4 screws in the dispensor assy, the n remove the door, andthe 2 screws opposit teh door hinge. then the front "u shaped" panel will come off and then just 2 5/16" screws on either side will release the main top assembly allowing you to tip it backwards and gaining acess to the latch assy

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