Door Wont Open
Hi, the door of my washing machine wont release after the cycle has completed. It spins fast and seems OK in every other respect. I think something blew either in the washer or the microwave as it blew the fuse for that circuit.
The light on the door catch stays on - turning the power off of setting it to another point on the dial has no effect. Any suggestions as it's full of clothes and heavy to move and I need to get them out.
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Washing machine door remains locked after cycle
- The problem
- The washing machine completed the cycle and still spun normally, but the door would not release. The door lock light stayed on, and switching the machine off or changing the programme made no difference. The user also reported that a fuse on that circuit had blown.
- Likely cause
- Most strongly supported diagnosis is a failed or shorted door interlock. The accepted reply states the interlock’s internal bi-metal mechanism may have shorted and failed to cool and release the lock.
- What fixed it
- Do not force the door, as this may damage the door and catch. The accepted advice was to arrange a call-out and have the door interlock checked and repaired or replaced by an engineer. The exact repair carried out was not confirmed in the discussion.
- Checks to try
- Cycle had completed
- Machine still spun at high speed and otherwise seemed normal
- Door lock light remained on
- Powering off did not release the door
- Changing the dial/programme did not release the door
- A fuse on the circuit had reportedly blown
- Parts or tools mentioned
- door interlock
Safety: Do not force the door or attempt to bypass the door lock. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
It's sounds like the door interlock could have shorted out inside. They have a bi-metal strip inside them, which when the washing machine has finished should cool down and release the locking mechanism. If this has happend then you are stuck I'm afraid. Especially if you can't pull the washer out. If you try to force the door you are likely to break the door and catch causing more expense.
I think it would be better to call someone out. If you don't know anyone you can trust I would recommend trying someone who advertises on Washerhlp here - Find an appliance repairman
I do have an article on my main site which might help first though - Door jammed
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