A washing machine is an appliance without which no one can imagine his life. Its breakdown becomes a real disaster. Many owners have encountered a problem when the washing machine door does not open. This problem most often manifests itself at the end of the wash. What to do in this situation? Not every person has certain knowledge in order to quickly deal with a malfunction. There are several solutions to the problems. Alternatively, you can contact the service center, however it will take a lot of time, and the washed laundry will continue to lie in the drum. However, there are other ways that will be described in this article.
Common causes
The first thing to understand if the door of the washing machine does not open is with the causes of the malfunction. Consider the main ones:
- Programmed lock lock. There is such an option in every automatic machine. It is designed to protect. For example, if the owner wants to open the door, and the device has not yet released water, this can lead to undesirable leakage.
- The lock did not turn off after washing. The developers provided for a certain period of time after which the lock opens. In some models, the lock is turned off after 1-2 minutes, in others it can last a little longer.
- Software crash. If the light was turned off during washing, the device will throw out an error that will not allow the door lock lock to turn off. The same thing can happen when the water supply is cut off.
- Breakage of the castle. As a rule, this leads to wear on the unit. To fix it, you only need to replace it with a new one.
- Water does not drain. The cause of the malfunction is a clogged drain hose.
- Activated child protection. This program is provided for protection purposes.
As can be seen from the above reasons, some malfunctions of the hatch door can be eliminated without assistance. The manufacturer describes most of the errors and methods of solving them in the manual. Let's talk about some of them now.
Door lock device out of order
Was the washing machine broken? The door does not open after washing with a working lock mechanism? It is necessary to look for a malfunction in the lock. If this device breaks down, the program crashes, and the device does not give a signal, respectively, the hatch remains closed. Experts recommend changing the firmware of the smart module in this situation. Doing this yourself without special equipment will fail, so it’s better to call a qualified craftsman.
This problem is typical for the Indesit brand. The washing machine (the door does not open due to a malfunction in the electronics) performs all the processes automatically, that is, when the lock is turned on, it locks, after the washing is completed, a characteristic click is heard that indicates that the hatch can be opened. If this does not happen, then you need to check the automation. However, the owner must make sure that the problem is in it. To do this, it is recommended to turn on the device again in the "Rinse" and "Spin" modes. If this has not changed the situation, then repair is indispensable.
Water does not drain - how to open the hatch door?
A drain hose is an important part of an appliance such as an automatic washing machine. The door does not open after washing, which means that water remains inside the unit. The reason for this may be a clogged drain. The same problems arise if the hose is broken. Modern devices are equipped with intelligent control, therefore, during malfunctions, all programs are blocked. It is the residual water after washing can lead to disruption of the sequence of planned processes.
First of all, owners are advised to check the drain hose for creases. If this is not the reason, then you need to clean it. Similar actions can be carried out with the central pipe, since clogs can also form there, which complicate the discharge of water from the machine.
After finding the problem place and troubleshooting, you will need to turn on the washing machine in the "Spin" mode. At the end of the operation, the lock will turn off and the door will open easily.
"Child Protection" - lock program
Most modern devices are equipped with a special program, when activated, the door of the washing machine does not open. It is designed to prevent people with mental illness and children from using the device, as they are unknowingly capable of harming themselves and others. To activate the blocking option, the developers have provided a special combination of pressing buttons (which are specified in the instructions). If the program is on, the control keys will not function normally. Also, during any manipulation, the hatch door will not open. To remove the lock, you just need to disable the protection program.
Lock mechanism failure
If the door of the washing machine does not open, and also does not close, then most likely there was a breakdown of the lock mechanism. Such problems can lead to wear on the unit or intense load on the handle. The malfunction does not affect the disabling of the lock mode, therefore, to solve it, you will need to remove the door. After that, disassemble it and check the lock and lock. The mechanism itself is quite simple, so the repair will not take much time. After eliminating the breakdown, the door must be assembled, installed in place, and the unit checked.
LG washing machine: door breakdown causes and solution
Can't open the door of your LG washing machine? All of the above reasons can lead to such a malfunction. To consider them in detail does not make sense, since detailed information has already been described in this article. The only thing that will not hinder the reader from knowing is the features of the program “Protection from children”. The developers envisioned its activation by pressing the Super Rinse and Prewash buttons. On the case, the option is indicated in the form of a drawn lock. The mode is switched off by repeated pressing. After that, press the “Start” key and select the desired washing program.
Samsung washing machine
The door does not open on the device of the Korean company Samsung - what should I do? There are several ways to solve the problem, the main thing is to determine the cause. As a rule, after the completion of the washing process, the lock lock is disabled for 5 minutes. But when the automation is broken, deactivation of the mode is impossible. In this case, it is recommended to de-energize the device for approximately 30-40 minutes. During this time, the program will reset all settings, and the door will open. This will not happen if water remains inside the machine. You can drain it using the emergency hose. Access to it is possible only through the hole located at the bottom of the case. After all the water has been pumped out, the blocker should turn off. It is important to remember that these steps will only help open the hatch door, but will not fix the original cause of the breakdown.