What to do if the washing machine does not open after washing?

machines At the end of the washing process for about three minutes, the door lock is released, after which the owners have access to the launderedthings. However, sometimes it happens that the washing process is suddenly interrupted during the execution of one of the programs, the machine stops, but the door does not open. If three minutes after stopping the washing machine does not open, most likely, it is faulty. Attempting to open the hatch with force can only harm the situation. Below we consider what to do in cases where it is impossible to unlock the door of the typewriter.

Causes of

breakdown First of all, find out the main reasons that can cause this situation.

These reasons include:

• The door is locked due to the nature of the washing machine;
• broke the hatch handles;
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• the presence of water in the washing drum;
• failure of the UBL intelligent module;
• door lock device failure.

Only a specialist will be able to cope with some of these problems, but there are some that can be eliminated independently. Consider each case in more detail.

Breakage of the lock device

Causes of failures of the lock of the hatch( UBL) can be different. If you encounter such a problem - carefully read the instructions for use of the machine, where it is written what to do in the case when the door is closed and there is no reaction to the signals from the intelligent module. Minor damage can be fixed by yourself.

• Quite often the cause of a malfunction is a signal interruption. Sometimes the door of the hatch does not open if the machine is completely de-energized.
• How to open the washing machine if the handle breaks or the hatch simply does not open? You can try to unlock the door manually using a special cable. To do this, you need to get to the drainage filter, remove its cover and find the emergency unlocking cable. It is usually fairly easy to find, as it is colored orange. If the cable is pulled, the hatch must unlock.
• If in the model of your machine the presence of such a cable is not provided, then you will need to find the latch UBL and turn it off yourself. In order to do this, you need to open the top cover and slightly tilt the machine back. Then the drum will also move back and you can get to the lock to turn it off.

Replacing the locking device

Those owners who have skills in repairing home appliances can independently replace a damaged UBL.

To do this, follow these steps:

1. Remove the locking rim and release the right-hand segment of the door cuff.
2. Unscrew the two screws that secure the UBL and carefully remove it.
3. Install a new UBL and, performing actions in reverse order, fix it.

It is very important to remember the order of disconnecting the wires from the UBL, so that then when you connect the new device does not disturb it. After the new UBL is installed and connected, test the operation of the machine.

Presence of water in the drum.

The door of the hatch may not open even if there is water in the drum. This is a pretty serious breakdown. The reasons for this failure may be as follows:

• The failure of the control module;
• Breakdown of the water control sensor;
• Formation of clogging in the drain system;
• Failure of the pump( pump).

You should not try to fix the above malfunctions on your own, as wrong actions can aggravate the problem even more.

The door does not open due to the peculiarities of the

machine

This case is the simplest. Each model of washing machines has its own time, during which the door is locked after stopping. Some cars do it right after the program ends, others maintain a pause of up to 5 minutes. Quite often, impatient owners begin to pull the door handle even before the system removes the lock. Sometimes this leads to breakage of the hatch handle. To avoid such an error, carefully read the instructions for use of your typewriter model, which clearly indicates when the lock is released.

Breakage of the handle of the hatch

The cause of this malfunction can be as excessive efforts of the owners of the washing machine when opening a still locked hatch, and physical wear and tear of parts. The repair sequence in this case will be as follows:

1. Remove the machine door from the hinges;
2. Remove the screws that connect the rim of the cover, then carefully disassemble the door;
3. Examine the handle mechanism, which is located on one of the rims. It is important to make sure that the latch is in good condition. This should not cause any difficulties, since the mechanism of the lock is quite simple. Once you understand the principle of the lock, it will be easy to eliminate the fault;
4. Reverse the door assembly procedure and check how it works.

The above recommendations will prompt the owner what to do in a situation where the door of the machine does not open. However, if even after the performed manipulations the door of the hatch still does not open, it is better to seek help from a qualified specialist.