How to open the door of the washing machine if it suddenly locks

  • Dec 14, 2020
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 How to open the door of the washing machine if it suddenly locks
How to open the door of the washing machine if it suddenly locks

Most often, the door of the washing machine is blocked due to the peculiarities of the installation. In addition, this often happens if the house (suddenly) has lost electricity. Less often - due to the occurrence of any breakdown. In any of the above situations, it may be necessary to open the door of the car before solving the "global" problem or the arrival of the master. This can be done in one of the following ways.

The hatch may not open. | Photo: electrolux.by.
The hatch may not open. | Photo: electrolux.by.

As long as the washing machine is in wash mode, its door will be locked. This option is intentionally provided by manufacturers of washing equipment and is necessary in order to avoid unsuitable unpleasant accidents with the spilling of a large amount of water on the floor and the subsequent failure of the entire drum of the washing cars. The sunroof unlocks automatically when the selected wash program ends. Of course, there are situations when the wash is over, and the hatch remains blocked for one reason or another.

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The best thing is to call the master. | Photo: imfast.com.

It is important to understand that when the machine finishes a wash program, it does not end it. First, the device enters the diagnostic mode, which takes 3-5 minutes. Only after its completion, the "machine" gives a corresponding sound signal, and with it a command to open the door. The door may not open automatically due to a power outage, water rushing from the drum, breakdown of the locking device, and breakage of the handle. It is best to call a master in such a situation, but you can do something yourself.

1. Open by de-energizing

First, we try to disconnect the power. | Photo: yandex.ru.

Sometimes the machine malfunctions and you can open the door by simply turning it off. We disconnect the unit from electricity, then turn it on again. In this case, it is recommended to wait 1-2 minutes between removing and re-inserting the plug into the outlet. If this did not help right away, then you can also try again to turn on some "fast" mode, for example, spin. Most likely, upon its completion, the door will still open.

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2. Open with a cord

The rope will help. | Photo: yandex.ua.

This method should only be used in situations where it is known for sure that the door will not open due to a broken handle. To save the laundry, you will need a cord or rope with a diameter that will exceed the diameter of the loading hatch.

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The rope is laid in the gap between the side of the machine and the cover. If necessary, use a screwdriver to push the rope deeper into the slot. This should be done along the entire diameter. After that, you need to firmly but gently pull the ends towards you. The door will have to open.

3. Emergency opening

Different models have a lever in different places. | Photo: frizkazan.ru.

Most modern washing machines have a special cable for emergency opening of the hatch (yes, the creators have foreseen this possibility as well). As a rule, it is located somewhere in the area of ​​the bottom panel and is painted in a bright color. All you have to do is reach the cable and pull on it.

Important: If there is still water in the drum, put some container under the hatch in advance!

Do you want to know even more interesting things? Then here the story of the invention of the washing machine that made life easier for housewives.
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