Repairs to the washing machine door with his own hands

There are several common scenarios:

• Racing line voltage or termination of water supply could bring down the set wash program and the door is locked.
• Not until the end of the washing process is completed and the door is locked for safety reasons. At the end of the drum makes a few turns of the process. If at this time we were getting clothes could injure your hands.
• The display shows that the process is complete, but does not open the door after a wash. Do not use force. In some models, it is set not to open the door for 2-5 minutes the factory settings to subside before. Once it clicks, you can open the hatch.
• Child Lock is on. If you accidentally choose this option, the user may think that the device is broken. The appropriate icon should flash on the display.
• Worn lock unit. This applies to devices with long service life.
• Clogged drain hose or has standing water. There is a machine pressure switch which measures the level of the remaining water. If the water is still there, it blocks the door.

When the pressure switch breaks the lock, unlock problematic washing machine.

Do not break out the handle of the hatch. Read the instructions and advices of the master.

Tips for solving problems

• If you stop the water flow and current, wait give electricity. Run the machine for a new program, or the spin cycle. The water is gone and the door is unlocked.
• Do not pull the handle as soon as the roar subsided motor. Wait until the lock clicks. For safety reasons, the device does not open from the end of the program.
• Some units need time to cool down parts and burned hands.
• To start the child lock function, you usually need to press two buttons simultaneously. Click on the Start button and enter a new task after the update. For example, spin. Or hold the Start button for 5 seconds.
• Proceed in the same way, if you open the washing machine does not work and it is locked with water inside. Turn off the device from the network, enable and set the rinse or spin cycle. The water from the drum goes, the program will end, and the door will be opened easily.
• If the lock is broken, replace it. The serial numbers of parts must be the same.
• Clogged drain filter. It can be cleaned independently, removing foreign objects. Typically, the filter is located on the front wall of the machine and closed bottom plug.

Ways to open the door

The simplest reason lock the door in the washing machine and their remedies:

Emergency

This method is forced open the door. Most models in the instructions described where the cable for emergency opening. Usually, it is next to the filter, painted in red color. Gently pull it out, and when you click open the door. However, such a cable is not available in all models.

Mechanical

If the door does not open, try to influence the mechanical lock:

1. Take a thin screwdriver and lace.
2. Carefully use a screwdriver to thread the cord beyond the outer rim of the hatch in the area of ​​the castle, to the end of the cord round the castle, and went below.
3. Gently pull the two ends of the rope and open the cover. This method is suitable for models with access to the castle.

Universal

The method is suitable for almost all automatic washing machines. Prepare a screwdriver and set of keys.

1. Unplug the machine from the network.
2. Unscrew the top cover.
3. Tilt the device itself from the wall at 45 °. The drum will move away from the hatch and open access to the castle.
4. Pull the tab lock and open the door.

How to open the door for devices from different manufacturers

Wedging the door can happen at any stiralki model. All instructions prescribed actions for these situations. What can be done if stuck lid on models:

Samsung Eco Bubble

Luke Samsung's models offer only 5 minutes after the end of the work. If the door does not open all the time, disconnect from the network stiralku 30 minutes. When the program is updated and the machine will open the door.

If there is water inside, turn on the spin cycle. If that fails, drain via a hose for the emergency emptying, which is adjacent to the filter. The Samsung provided cable for forced opening.

The model is equipped with eco bubble function of the child lock. If this icon is blinking, the device is stuck due to its inclusion.

Bosh

On most models panel has keys: plus and minus. Click on the minus button and the device is unlocked.

If the lock icon is illuminated: return to the regime of the previous wash and hold the button with the symbol of the delayed start for 5 seconds.

Hotpoint Ariston

Instructions to the model argues that this can happen only if the light is shut off. This case provides water drain manually. With rope can unlock the device.

When silk is activated the water from the bowl is not emptied out, and you need to press pause.

LG

To solve the problem of suitable emergency and versatile methods of unlocking.

Protection of children in this unit is different. To enable it to press the keys: prewash and rinsing / disables the function by pressing the same buttons.

Indesit

The instructions to the model recommended to wait a few minutes after the wash and spin mode. You can then get the laundry. The display has a light that goes off when the door can be opened.

When it is better to see a specialist

• Fault in the electronic module or broken lock unit. There may not always have enough knowledge and skills to eliminate the problem.
• The use of force and failure of the handle.
• The door is still open after the elimination of common causes.
• After completion of the wash water does not go away from the drum and the door is locked. This situation can be caused by the breakdown of the pump, the failure of the water level sensor or control module.

fault Prevention

Please respect to household appliances. Avoid abrupt and rough movements during opening and closing the hatch. Sharp slamming and yanking often leads to damage to the castle.

Look to the washing process. The duration of the drain water, a pause between the end of the cycle and the unlocking of the hatch. More often than not just clogged filter. The sooner you take preventive measures, the longer the device.

Do not remove the manual away. Manufacturers explain in detail how to act when problems arise.

Blocking the door to the machine-gun happens quite often. If the appliance door is blocked: remove the device from the network, leave it for 30 minutes, turn on the machine, put in the drain or spin mode and run. If the problem persists, provide inspection of the repairman.