The first thing to check is whether the water is still inside the drum or not.
Hotpoint washing machine door won t open.
A faulty door interlock the pressure chamber can be.
Most washing machines use a thermal lock which releases the lock after two minutes from the cycle finishing.
There are mainly reasons that a washing machine door won t open.
Washing machines door will not open the door can be opened but water remains inside the drum.
A broken door catch or door frame where the door catch screws in they are rubbish on many hotpoints always breaking.
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.
Most washers will have a manual release to unlock the mechanism and allow you to open the door or lid.
If there is water still inside the washing machine then the door wont open either on these hotpoint washing machines.
Short video showing how to open door on modern hotpoint washing machines in emergency.
If there is obviously still water inside the machine then this could be the cause of the door not opening.
If your washing machine door will not open this video will show you how to get it released it to get your clothes out.
3 the electronic door lock called an interlock may be broken.
Please check for blockages in your pump filter if applicable to model please see user handbook.
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.
2 the pin that holds the door shut may have jammed due to the door mechanism being jammed.
Drain the machine using this guide washing machine won t drain water.
Pressure switch some models of washing machine doors will stay locked even after a cycle because the machine won t reset to empty.
The release is normally accessible from below the door lock or on some models from inside the soap dispenser housing.
1 the washing machine door handle may have broken.
If the door opens once you have drained out of the water then use the article to investigate why.
This means your lock will still be energised and won t release however it can be fixed by turning off power at the mains and leaving the machine to cool down for 5 10 minutes.
