Drain the machine using this guide washing machine won t drain water.
Hotpoint washing machine door won t open.
If there is obviously still water inside the machine then this could be the cause of the door not opening.
Most washers will have a manual release to unlock the mechanism and allow you to open the door or lid.
The release is normally accessible from below the door lock or on some models from inside the soap dispenser housing.
If the door or lid won t open at the end of the cycle then the lock mechanism may be at fault.
2 the pin that holds the door shut may have jammed due to the door mechanism being jammed.
If that is your problem turn the machine off wait five minutes and try again if the problem persists you can gently strike the door to activate the lock.
Short video showing how to open door on modern hotpoint washing machines in emergency.
Pressure switch some models of washing machine doors will stay locked even after a cycle because the machine won t reset to empty.
3 the electronic door lock called an interlock may be broken.
If the door opens once you have drained out of the water then use the article to investigate why.
Most washing machines use a thermal lock which releases the lock after two minutes from the cycle finishing.
Washing machines door will not open the door can be opened but water remains inside the drum.
If there is water still inside the washing machine then the door wont open either on these hotpoint washing machines.
Push firmly in the area where the door latches in and hopefully this will release the mechanism.
The famous forry ok please try pushing the door firmly inwards using the palm of your hand.
There are mainly reasons that a washing machine door won t open.
I waited and the door locked sign went out i even heard a slight click of the door mechanism at the same time however it still won t open.
If the problem returns you will eventually have to replace the lock itself.
1 the washing machine door handle may have broken.
The first thing to check is whether the water is still inside the drum or not.
A faulty door interlock the pressure chamber can be.
A broken door catch or door frame where the door catch screws in they are rubbish on many hotpoints always breaking.