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Tammy Posted on Dec 17, 2013
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Door won't open

My clothes are locked in - Error code 2E. and also EE? How can I get my clothes out so I can take my washer to the dump?

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If you're going to trash the machine, then you could use a large pry bar to force the door open from the hinge side - or a Framing hammer, with splayed flat forks. drive the prying instrument into the hinge side of the door with a hammer and pry away!
Hope this helps!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 15, 2008

SOURCE: MY WASHER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN

After following all the suggestions in the Guide, (press chimes and extra rinse for 3 seconds etc.) all it did was gave more codes not listed in the guide.I tried unplugging it for 15 minutes and plugging it back in. I moved on in the guide and checked to see if the hoses were kinked or obstructed. Then AFTER UNPLUGGING the washer I removed the back panel, it was very easy, only 2 screws. I looked at all of the wires and where they connected and made sure they were all "plugged in all the way". One wire was connected but not "all the way snug". I pushed it snug, never thinking that this could make any real difference, replaced the panel , plugged it back in an it now works as always.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 30, 2009

SOURCE: Maytag Neptune washer error FL

Hello,

There is a manual door release tab in the dispenser area. You have to take the screws out and remove the dispenser to pull the tab and release the door. This is a pretty common issue, if you haven't yet you should contact your Maytag authorized dealer and ask about a more permanent solution. Hope you can get your clothes out.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 10, 2009

SOURCE: Maytag Neptune door lock stuck!!!

Try these steps:

1.) Take the washer outside. 2.) Loosen the two screws on the back panel and remove the back panel. The pump sits on the left-side of the opening. There's a black water hose with a metal clamp; 3.) squeeze the metal clamp with your fingers until it's loose enough to slide away from the pump. 4.) Separate the hose from pump and the trapped water will pour out and the door will then open; and 5.) clear any blockage from the drain hose and the pump.

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