If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Electrolux front loader washing machine door locked.
The door can be opened about 5 minutes after the end of the washing cycle after the bimetal in the door lock has cooled down.
On some models if there is a problem with opening the door and the display is off turn on the washing machine and make sure the door lock icon is not active.
There are wet clothes in the wash read more.
This is the most common solution for top loaders.
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Door lock your washer is equipped with a door lock with an electric solenoid.
It is locked and will not open.
Then unplug the machine and wait 5 10 minutes.
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There will be a clicking sound as the washer door is being locked or unlocked.
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I washed a load of clothes yesterday and the machine s door won t open.
Sometimes called the washer s door hinge the door lock assembly has three key components.
Make sure the door lock icon is not active.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Try pulling the handle again to see if the door opens.
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Waited a few hours and the door is still locked.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
It is normal to hear humming and gurgling sounds as water is pumped from the washer.
Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Turn the washing machine off and unplug it.
Both of these sounds are normal.
Already tried unplugging it and starting a new cycle.
A safety switch that detects whether the washer door is closed a latch and a locking mechanism.