Maytag neptune model# mah5500b

FL is a door lock code. open the soap dispenser door, and find the thin flourescent green, or bright red color nylon cord located in the front left or right areas of the dispenser area, this will allow you to manually release the door lock. Empty the washer, close the door and perform another drain and spin cycle, if the door lock still fails, you may need to have the door lock assy replaced, especially if the door lock is making a click, or buzzing soung like it wants to operate, if it's completely quiet than you may need the board replaced...Pleazer Appliance...

replace door latch (fl = faulty latch ) good luck APPLIANCES R EN

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Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

I suspect 'FL' stands for 'Fault Lock'. There is likely to be a problem with either the door solenoid/lock or the 'door closed' sensor requiring a service engineer's attention I suggest. Sorry ;-0(

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John C

FL means that the door isn't locked properly. Make sure that its locked tightly and restart the cycle

The "FL" code indicates that the washing machine was unable to lock the door after you closed it. Open and close the door tightly, then restart the washing cycle.

fl is usally a water not detected problem,, check ur fill hoses for kinks make sure ur water is on,, possibly have a bad fill valve..

The error code you describe is not listed in Maytag's book of codes. The link below will take you to Maytag's website error code page where you might be able to match it up.
http://maytag.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2885/session/L3NpZC8yY3lEMjNEag==/sno/0

The "FL" is indicating that the door has failed to lock or it locked but the control does not sense the door has locked.

It could be caused by:
faulty door lock solenoid
loose wire connection
faulty door lock switch
faulty door lock sense switch
bad control board

I recommend calling a service technician to diagnose and repair your washer.
but try this first just in case....unplug it for 1 minute plug back in and see if the fault code clears.
good luck.

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