![]() The trick is to leave the washing machine disconnected for about five minutes so the lock can cool and release. It works by heating up and expanding, so even when the washing machine is switched off the door won’t unlock immediately. The thermal lock should release the washing machine door about two minutes after the cycle ends. The Thermal Lock is Preventing the Door From Opening You may find that your door handle is broken and you need a new one if so we have replacement parts for hundreds of appliances. Watch our video to see in more detail how to release the catch:Īny water left in the machine will pour out once the door is open, so if your machine is still waterlogged try lowering the drain hose to let the water out then be sure to put down some old towels before opening the door to avoid flooding your floor! You may need a flathead screwdriver to help you if the catch is too stiff or fiddly to release with your fingers. You’ll be able to push on the tip of the catch to release it. Unscrew the top of the washing machine and lift it off so you can access the back of the door catch. If this hasn’t worked or your washing machine handle faces the opposite way you can still release the door catch. Simply pull the wire or line sideways, gently but firmly, towards the handle to release the door catch and open the door. If the handle of your machine faces out (as in the washing machine pictured) you may be able to release the catch with some garden wire or string trimmer line threaded around the edge of the door. ![]() Luckily there are two ways to manually open your washing machine door. ![]() In this case the handle is most likely broken. Your may find your washing machine has had no problem draining but the door handle is loose or floppy. Once you’ve managed to successfully drain your machine you should be able to open the door. If your machine connects directly to the pipes under a sink you can also try disconnecting it and empting it into a bucket to remove the water. The most likely place a blockage will be found is the filter here’s how to check it:Īfter you’ve removed the blockage (or if you can’t find one), try running your machine on a drain cycle to remove the excess water. Opening the machine now will cause all the water inside to come flooding out so it’s best to drain it first if possible. Look inside your machine, if you can see that it’s still filled with water it would appear there’s a drainage issue. If there is some sort of obstruction in the drainage system stopping your washing machine from draining, the door will stay closed. The Washing Machine Hasn’t Drained Properly But first things first, please remember to switch off and unplug your appliance before starting your fix. There are three likely reasons why your washing machine door won’t open so read on and we’ll explain what can be done to open it. The fact that you can see your clean clothes through the window, but just can’t reach them only adds to the frustration of the situation! Leaving your damp clothes in the machine will cause your laundry and the machine itself to smell. If your washing machine door has jammed shut you need to find a fix fast. I cannot get a technician to come to my house until late next week.Three Ways to Open a Locked Washing Machine Door I have cleaned out the lock latch, opened the top to see if any wires are loose and it does not appear that way.Īny other suggestions on what to look for? I am desperate to get this working as I work in a hospital and need to sanitize my clothes upon coming into the house with this virus pandemic. It just sits there for a couple of minutes and then the error code comes on. There is no clicking noise (indicating machine is trying to lock the door) after pressing start on the machine. At one point I did get the door to lock but received an error code (I think it was f6 e1 - when I looked it up it was related to the communication panel). ![]() Now, on doing another load I am receiving the dL error (e2 f5). I re-attached the frame, unplugged the washer and flipped the breaker. The front panel/frame of washer had come undone (screws fell out). It vibrates to the point that the front panel/frame has fallen off several times.Įdited to add: I did a diagnostic test and I am getting error codes e1 f9, e2 f5 and f6 e3ĭuring the spin cycle of a wash, the washer tripped the breaker (never happened before). Side note: my washer, when on spin cycle, is VERY aggressive.
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