2 the pin that holds the door shut may have jammed due to the door mechanism being jammed.
Hotpoint washing machine door won t open.
If the door or lid won t open at the end of the cycle then the lock mechanism may be at fault.
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 door opens once you have drained out of the water then use the article to investigate why.
There are mainly reasons that a washing machine door won t open.
If your washing machine door will not open this video will show you how to get it released it to get your clothes out.
Most washing machines use a thermal lock which releases the lock after two minutes from the cycle finishing.
The famous forry ok please try pushing the door firmly inwards using the palm of your hand.
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.
The release is normally accessible from below the door lock or on some models from inside the soap dispenser housing.
Please check for blockages in your pump filter if applicable to model please see user handbook.
Washing machines door will not open the door can be opened but water remains inside the drum.
1 the washing machine door handle may have broken.
A faulty door interlock the pressure chamber can be.
Drain the machine using this guide washing machine won t drain water.
If there is obviously still water inside the machine then this could be the cause of the door not opening.
The first thing to check is whether the water is still inside the drum or not.
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.
3 the electronic door lock called an interlock may be broken.
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 the problem returns you will eventually have to replace the lock itself.