The Washing Machine Does Not Open After Washing: What To Do, How To Unlock The Lock And Open The Door, Including During An Unfinished Wash

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

Seven locks: we deal with locking the door of the washing machine

With the advent of the washing machine, a person solves everyday issues faster and easier. However, it happens that a sudden breakdown overshadows the joy of use. Do not panic and grab the tools if the door does not open after washing in order to quickly release locked things. In the event of frequent such malfunctions in the operation of the device, it is worth finding out whether it is a breakdown or just a "one-time" nuisance. It is quite possible to open the hatch of the car on your own.

Content

• 1 Reasons for blocking the door of the washing machine

  • 1.1 Find out the reason for blocking yourself

  • 1.2 When to call the master

    1.2.1 Video: how to remove UBL on a washing machine (for example, Beko)

  • 1.3 Features of the conditions for locking the hatch at different manufacturers of washing machines

    • 1.3.1 Washing machines Indesit
    • 1.3.2 Washing machines Samsung, Atlant
    • 1.3.3 Video: Samsung Machine Errors That Can Cause the Sunroof to Block

• 2 What to do if the washing machine does not open after washing

  • 2.1 The simplest ways to unlock

  • 2.2 Unlocking if the door handle breaks

    2.2.1 Video: how to open a locked hatch with a rope with your own hands

  • 2.3 Emergency method

    2.3.1 Video: forced emergency door opening

  • 2.4 Collapsible method for removing the door unit
• 3 What not to do
• 4 Video: how to open the washing machine

Reasons for blocking the door of the washing machine

No one is insured against breakdowns - both new and expensive and used cars fail. "Errors" in the operation of washing machines are very different:

• does not drain water;
• does not spin the drum;
• does not heat water;
• the car “does not see” the hatch;
• the door does not open at the end of the wash.

The last point is the most common reason for contacting the service. Is this really a serious problem and should you call the master right away?

The hatch does not open immediately after washing for several reasons:

• natural causes (features of the model of the machine itself);
• lack of electricity;
• the water in the drum is not completely drained or not drained at all;
• lack of contact or malfunction of the sunroof locking device;
• broken or missing handle on the door.

It is quite possible to unlock the hatch of the washing machine yourself

We find out the reason for the blocking ourselves

The door may not open immediately after washing for natural reasons. Almost all models of modern washing machines are equipped with a hatch blocking device (hereinafter - UBL). Locking the door of the machine during washing will not allow you to open it until the end of the program. This is especially true if the family has small children. The door lock ends after the end of the wash program, while the machine spends some time on diagnostics. If everything is in order, the hatch will be unlocked.

Of course, if you pull the car door the next second after completing the wash, it will most likely be locked. The solution is simple - after a complete wash cycle, you need to wait about three minutes. In some models of machines, the waiting time for unlocking is 5 minutes.

The first thing to do when installing an automatic machine is to read the instructions. There you can see the exact waiting time for unlocking the hatch and a lot of important and useful information.

Power supply problems can also cause the appliance to malfunction. The light can be "turned off" at the very moment when the wash cycle is in progress. It is quite possible that there was a power surge along the line, which will also lead to a stop of the machine. The door, of course, will also be closed. You just need to wait for the "light on" and, if your machine does not provide for the continuation of the interrupted program, select some simple operating mode - drain (when there is water in the drum at the moment of shutdown) or spinning. After running the program, the machine will turn off and you can open it.

The power supply may be cut off during washing

When to call the master

If the breakdown cannot be diagnosed or eliminated on your own, you will need the help of a master:

1. The machine may be blocking the door because water remains in the drum after washing. Look through the glass door - is the water level visible? If so, the breakdown is obvious. However, due to clothing, the water level may not be visible: but the machine knows for sure that there is water.
2. When the electronics of the machine fails, an icon lights up on the display, indicating the presence of water in the drum, but in fact there will be no water. To fix the problem, you will need to replace the water level sensor.
3. If the door handle is broken, the machine will not give you the laundry, although you can open the hatch yourself. Be sure to replace the handle with a new one before the next wash.
4. When there is a malfunction or wear of the UBL. Unfortunately, this part cannot be repaired - replacement is required. For self-diagnosis, UBL must be removed. In almost all front loading machines (when the door is on the side), it is on the right side of the door.
5. It is more difficult if the malfunction lies in the intelligent failure of the device. In this case, the machine simply does not receive a signal from the UBL.

There is a sunroof lock in every automatic washing machine

Video: how to remove UBL on a washing machine (for example, Beko)

Features of the conditions for locking the hatch at different manufacturers of washing machines

Each brand of household appliances, one way or another, has some distinctive design features.

Automatic washing machines diagnose faults themselves and report them to the user

The door inscription on the display of the car eloquently indicates some problem with the door. The error options for the device of different brands are different. Let's analyze them using examples of common manufacturing companies.

Washing machines Indesit

According to user reviews, this is one of the most breakable cars. Among other things, they have a weak door lock mechanism. The axle holding the hook may pop out and the hatch will not be secured. As a result, the error code door appears on the display.

If the door code appears in the middle of a wash cycle, you will need to drain the drum first.

Before any actions with the machine (if there is water in the drum), just in case, stock up on containers of different volumes and dry rags.

What do we have to do:

1. De-energize the machine.
2. Unscrew the filter (at the bottom of the case) and place the container. Clean the filter at the same time, it is never superfluous.
3. Unscrew the fasteners and carefully remove the hatch.
4. Insert the hook holding pin into place in the groove (pictured).
5. Collect all the parts together.

In Indesit washing machines, an axle flying out of the groove often becomes the reason for the inability to unlock the hatch

Is the hook holding pin properly secured, but the door still won't close? Check the operation of the UBL.

Washing machines Samsung, Atlant

The Samsung and Atlant brands are similar in problem-solving and troubleshooting.

The indication of the door error code is typical for Samsung machines. In addition to this error code, blocking problems are indicated by codes ED, DE1, DE2, DE. These codes can appear during washing and, most likely, you will not be able to open the door normally at the end of the program. But do not rush to disassemble the machine by screws immediately after washing - perhaps the machine itself will "sag" within 10-15 minutes.

Most of the other ways to solve problems with blocking the hatch are hidden again in the UBL. In addition to a problem with the device itself, the hinge holding the hatch may deform. This occurs more often from loads (for example, the door was pulled strongly) and is solved simply - the loop needs to be replaced.

It is more difficult if the door is locked and the door error code is flashing on the display. With such a problem, you should immediately contact the master.

Video: Samsung Machine Mistakes That Can Cause the Sunroof to Block

Indesit, Samsung and Atlant are the most specific in self-diagnosis. Cars of other popular brands - Ariston, Candy, Siemens and others can be unlocked by the methods described below.

What to do if the washing machine does not open after washing

There are several ways to open a locked washing machine door yourself. There is practically no difference between the unlocking methods for top-loading and front-loading machines.

The simplest ways to unlock

The easiest way to remove the unit is to de-energize the machine. By removing the plug from the socket, you can open the door and take out the "released" items. Some models of machines after a power outage will delay the unlocking for 5 minutes.

An elementary disconnection of the washing machine from the mains will unlock the hatch

The Start button can also help with the door block. Knowing the capabilities of this button will come in handy if you urgently need to stop washing. For example, if you remember that you left a cell phone or credit card in your erasable jacket pocket.

1. Click Start once. If you hold this button, the program will turn off.
2. Wait until the hatch is unlocked and get things.

Unlocking if the door handle breaks

If the door handle is broken, you can open the door with a cord.

1. Take a piece of cord or thin rope (no more than 0.5 cm). The required length of the rope is a little more (by 20-25 centimeters) than the circumference of the machine's hatch.
2. Tuck the rope carefully into the gap between the cabinet and the door. A flexible spatula or flat screwdriver will help you with this (just do not scratch the machine) or just with your hands.
3. Pull lightly on the loose ends of the rope and the lock will open.

Video: how to open a locked hatch with a rope with your own hands

Emergency method

Most washing machines have an emergency door opening cable in the bottom panel - bright, usually orange. Pull the cable and the machine will open. If this is a frontal machine and there is water in the drum, do not forget to substitute the container.

Video: forced emergency door opening

Collapsible method for removing the door block

After removing the top panel, you can easily reach the device lock and open it. Do not forget to turn off the power to the machine and drain the water before disassembling!

1. Unscrew the screws on the back of the machine with a screwdriver.
2. Carefully slide the cover towards you and remove it.
3. Reach for the lock (it is on the side of the drum) and use a screwdriver to squeeze the latch. The door will open.

Reaching the lock by removing the top cover of the machine is a universal way

What not to do

• When handling household appliances, no physical force is required. Pulling the handle violently on the door can break it, but you will not open the hatch.
• Plug / unplug the machine many times. If one did not work, then choose another unlock method.
• It is not for nothing that the inscription sometimes appears in commercials: “Do not repeat! Made by professionals. " If you are not confident in your abilities, do not suffer and immediately call the master.
• The main thing is not to neglect safety precautions. An electrical appliance with water, not disconnected from the network, is very dangerous!

Video: how to open the washing machine

The failure of the washing machine is always inappropriate. Most often, the service is contacted due to the blockage of the hatch, which can also occur for absolutely natural reasons. Even if the car does not constantly "junk", but from time to time, it is better to call the master. Carefully read the instructions for the washing machine, it is quite possible that the breakdown arose as a result of non-compliance with the operation of the machine model. Remember that in most cases, locking the hatch is the manufacturer's concern for your safety.