If there is water still inside the washing machine then the door wont open either on these hotpoint washing machines.
Hotpoint washing machine door won t open.
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.
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.
If the door or lid won t open at the end of the cycle then the lock mechanism may be at fault.
Push firmly in the area where the door latches in and hopefully this will release the mechanism.
If your washing machine door will not open this video will show you how to get it released it to get your clothes out.
2 the pin that holds the door shut may have jammed due to the door mechanism being jammed.
The first thing to check is whether the water is still inside the drum or not.
If the door opens once you have drained out of the water then use the article to investigate why.
A faulty door interlock the pressure chamber can be.
Pressure switch some models of washing machine doors will stay locked even after a cycle because the machine won t reset to empty.
A broken door catch or door frame where the door catch screws in they are rubbish on many hotpoints always breaking.
If there is obviously still water inside the machine then this could be the cause of the door not opening.
Short video showing how to open door on modern hotpoint washing machines in emergency.
Washing machines door will not open the door can be opened but water remains inside the drum.
The famous forry ok please try pushing the door firmly inwards using the palm of your hand.
Please check for blockages in your pump filter if applicable to model please see user handbook.
Drain the machine using this guide washing machine won t drain water.
1 the washing machine door handle may have broken.
Most washing machines use a thermal lock which releases the lock after two minutes from the cycle finishing.
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.
3 the electronic door lock called an interlock may be broken.
