Indesit iwc 6153 override door lock
My problem is that I cannot open my washing machine door and I believe it is the lock which is at fault not the door's physical mechanism. I need help to override the lock or to know how to break off the interlock without damaging anything else.
Key points
Machine tripped electrics or electrics tripped causing an error message of all lights flashing.
Machine was empty of water.
The door lock light remained on, I tried every combination of cycle and the light always remained on.
Leaving the machine off for hours does not reset it.
I have cleared the drain.
I have removed the control board and no visible capacitors blown.
I have tried using a string to open the door.
I have removed the lid and disconnected the power from the interlock.
If I pull the handle the metal hook moves easily, I can feel this when touching the interlock.
I have tried bashing the interlock in case this releases it.
I have checked the manual for any override codes.
Any help gratefully received in forcing the door open or how best to remove the interlock from the inside.
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Indesit IWC 6153 door stuck locked after electrics trip
- The problem
- The Indesit IWC 6153 washing machine door would not open. The machine had previously tripped the electrics or the electrics tripped during use, after which all lights flashed. The drum was empty of water, the door lock light stayed on continuously, and leaving the machine switched off for hours did not reset it.
- Likely cause
- Most likely a failed or jammed door lock/interlock. This was suggested by the persistent lock light and the accepted reply stating that the door lock sometimes has to be broken off. No further repair diagnosis was confirmed in the thread.
- What fixed it
- The accepted advice was that sometimes the door lock has to be broken off to gain access. The exact removal method and any subsequent repair were not documented. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
- Checks to try
- Machine was empty of water
- Drain was cleared
- Control board was removed and no visibly blown capacitors were seen
- Tried string method to open the door
- Removed lid and disconnected power from the interlock
- Checked that the handle moved the metal hook
- Tried different cycles and the door lock light always remained on
- Checked the manual for override codes
Safety: Do not bypass or defeat the door interlock. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
2 Answers
Sometimes you have to break off the door lock. I have an article on this issue Washing Machine Door Will Not Open
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