How to open a washing machine if it is locked?

What could be better than working household appliances in the house, without problems and with confident stability helping us in the routine of our household chores. A washing machine is a truly desirable household appliance, and if it fails, we urgently start rushing around, scurrying around, trying to fix something with a hammer, and most often, “some kind of mother”. But the technique of our century is intellectual, and a different approach is needed - you cannot approach it with a strong word. No one is safe from force majeure situations, and sometimes, for one reason or another, the equipment fails. The most common breakdown is that at the end of a particular washing program, the door (hatch) is locked or does not open. Therefore, we will now figure out how to open the washing machine, if it is locked.

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Why does the washing door not open?

Usually, after a given wash cycle, after 1-3 minutes, the door itself opens. If this does not happen, then an accident has occurred with your assistant.

Important! In no case do not use physical force, and even more so you should not use any tool - this will only harm and aggravate the situation.

Of course, this is an unpleasant moment, but it is necessary to figure out what caused the breakdown in order to recover the washed laundry from the rebellious equipment.

To begin, we will consider a list of possible breakdowns that caused the door to lock and caused you to wonder why the washing machine door does not open:

• Water from the washing machine is not completely pumped out.
• Possible problems with the cover lock device (UBL hatch).
• The sunroof does not open due to the peculiarities of the operation of the washing unit.
• Damage to the hatch handle.
• The intelligent module (UBL) has failed.

Each of these cases requires an individual approach, since the lid of the household unit closes / opens due to the functions performed.

Important! Carefully study the breakdown and the degree of difficulty, since the intellectual level technique requires a special approach. Not every malfunction can be repaired at home. You may need to seek the help of a specialist to open the washing machine if it is locked.

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Water is not pumped out of the washing machine

The door of the washing machine does not open until all the water has been drained. This function warns us against all kinds of injuries, including a burn with hot water. Even if you do not see it there, this does not mean that it is not, and even a small amount of water will block the opening of the hatch. Therefore, the control of the smart module does not give a command to open the hatch.

But why all the water is not drained or is slowly draining is a matter of many malfunctions. It:

• pump breakdown;
• pump filter clogged;
• clogged hose;
• clogged sewer or siphon.

The elimination of all these defects may lead to the desired result - you can open the washing machine if it is locked. How to do it without problems, read in our articles:

1. Washing machine pump.
2. How to clean the drain filter in the washing machine?
3. How to clean the SMA drain hose?

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Problem with cover lock device

The complexity of this breakdown depends on the brand of the washing machine. You can fix minor defects yourself at home, but always keep the operating instructions handy and study the material (the features of the washing machine of your particular brand). The instructions say what you need to pay attention to if the device does not respond to the signals of the intelligent module.

The door can be opened manually - using a special cable, which is provided for such cases. For this:

1. Remove the drain filter cover.
2. Find the orange cable and pull it.

In this case, the hatch will open.

But not every washing machine has a cable. Therefore, in some models, you personally need to get to the latch (UBL) and turn it off manually. For this:

1. Remove the top cover, tilt the washer back.
2. The drum will move slightly and open access to the lock.
3. After turning it off, you can open the washing machine if it is locked.

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Hatch handle damage

This banal breakdown occurs in 90% of cases when we start to pull the hatch handle, because if the device has stopped, it means that it can already be opened, and we begin to pull the handle. And if it doesn’t open, then you need to pull it harder, and ultimately break it off. But not everyone thinks that this is part of the program where, at its end, the hatch of the washing machine itself will open. And this was done in order to comply with safety regulations. Because where there is hot water and torque mechanisms, there is always someone who will suffer from this.

So, if the door of the washing machine does not open, and you resorted to the option “power takes over”, then we will consider how to replace this handle now to open the washing machine.

We act carefully, without rushing to restore everything as it was:

1. We remove the washer door from the hinges.
2. We unscrew the screws connecting the two rims of the hatch cover and carefully disassemble the door.
3. We make sure that the lock latch is working. With the lock device, you will understand easily, since it is not complicated. If you have problems, then use our instructions from the article "Lock of the washing machine".
4. We determine the breakdown, eliminate.
5. In the sequence exactly the opposite, we assemble the lock and the hatch.
6. Install in the case and test.

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Intelligent module failure (UBL)

In this case, you may need to consult a specialist. It happens that the lock is working, but the program does not give him a signal to open the door. Here you need a flashing UBL. Therefore, the help of a specialized workshop with a qualified specialist is inevitable.

Important! In many cases, a possible malfunction of the washing machine may be a malfunction. washing machine control module.

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The hatch does not open due to the features of the washing machine

In this embodiment, everything is trite simple. Washing machines do not remove the hatch lock immediately after the completion of the work. It is the matter of time. For each machine, it is different, and varies in the range from 1 to 5 minutes, depending on the brand of the unit. Therefore, if you took the situation into your own hands and frantically tried to open the locked hatch, then we set out the essence of the repair work a little higher. Read the operating instructions for this device, and you will be ready for the development of any scenario.

But there are other ways to solve this problem, if it wasn’t your “assault”:

1. The simplest and most common way to solve this problem is to disconnect the washing machine from power. Sometimes the hatch of the machine is blocked due to interruptions in the network. In some cases, you can open the hatch of your unit.
2. If after the spin is finished and the pause is delayed, the hatch does not open, then try restarting the unit with a new program. Rebooting your washing machine allows you to restore all its functions.

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Useful Tips:

1. If the hatch of the washing machine is blocked due to a power outage, and there is water left inside, then you need to forcibly drain it. This will prevent water from entering the middle of the unit. How to drain water - read the instructions for use.
2. If your washing machine is still under warranty, then do not bother yourself, but immediately contact the warranty service company (the company will not accept the goods for warranty service after your repair), where the masters will quickly and efficiently fix the problems. Read about all the nuances of service in our separate article. “Warranty repair of washing machines”.

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We hope that the above methods will help to solve your problem. Do not forget that each case is unique, and your chances of repairing the machine at home without adequate knowledge and experience are small. You may still need to seek qualified help from a specialist.