If your washing machine door will not open this video will show you how to get it released it to get your clothes out.
Washing machine door wont lock hotpoint.
Remove the rear panel of the machine take off the drive belt disconnect the white plug and earth lead from the motor.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
A quick solution is.
Press the control on button.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
Select no spin by pressing the spin select button as needed.
Washing cycle has finished and the machine has clicked the release.
If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly replace it.
Videos on hotpoint hv8b593 door lock.
Door stuck closed on hotpoint ultima washing machine will not open on handle.
Thank you mr hilliard brighton.
The door lock symbol on my hotpoint wmd 962 washing machine is permanently on and i am unable to open the door.
Push prewash option button four 4 times within five 5 seconds.
Model no is wt741.
If model does not have prewash mode as an option press rinse hold.
Ive checked the filter which is clear ive turned the machine on off at the mains but the door lock remains on.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Select the drain spin cycle.
Door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Short video showing how to open door on modern hotpoint washing machines in emergency.
The problem is with dirty or defective motor brushes that prevent the machine from starting so it unlocks the door.
If you want having problems with the door interlock i recommend that you try changing it and also look at the wiring connections on the printed circuit board and on the door lock i have listed a video below to help you and also i have listed the correct part for your machine.