How to open the washing machine door if the hatch is blocked: life hack

28.08.2024 14:12

Have you ever found yourself having to open your washing machine door before the wash cycle is complete?

At first glance, this is not so easy to do, because the automatic home appliance locks the door.

However, there is a way to open the washing machine before it finishes washing.

For such purposes, you will need to use a simple method, which is described in the second part of our material.

Remember the method

First, you need to turn off the washing machine and wait until the water drains.

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If the door is still locked after this step, use the emergency release lever. It is usually located near the plug.

The washing machine does not drain water automatically? Do it manually using a hose. Remember to open the door only after the water has drained.

Important note: When the door is locked, some of its components may break.

For example, the handle of a household appliance, the door locking mechanism, the control module may become unusable. The pump may also wear out.

Author: Margarita Sadkovskaya Editor of Internet resources