Bosch 1400rpm (2009) door won't open

This thread was marked as solved. Here's a summary of the problem and the fix, generated from the discussion below.

Bosch 1400rpm (2009) washing machine door would not open after cycle

The problem

After the cycle finished and the normal delay had been observed, the door would not open. The handle/catch had given way, leaving the door-opening mechanism exposed, and the catch would not spring back into position.

Likely cause

The discussion supports a failed or disconnected door-handle mechanism, leaving the user unable to operate the latch in the normal way. An internal emergency release was suggested by one reply, but this was then doubted for this machine, so it was not confirmed.

What fixed it

Use the exposed door-opening mechanism directly by moving the plastic actuator that the handle normally operates, pushing or pulling it against spring tension. A tool may be needed to provide leverage. A separate suggestion mentioned an emergency release behind the bottom-right flap, but this was not confirmed for this Bosch.

Checks to try

• Waited until the end-of-cycle delay before attempting to open the door
• Observed that the door catch/handle was not broken but would not push back into position
• Door-opening mechanism was exposed

Parts or tools mentioned

• Tool for leverage
• Screwdriver