What to do if the door of the Atlant washing machine does not open after washing?
The working cycle is over, but the door of the Atlant washing machine does not open after washing - what should I do?
The most important thing is to calm down, and then, using proven methods, try to open the washing machine hatch door.
Provided you follow a clearly prescribed algorithm of actions, you can solve the problem on your own, without involving outsiders.
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Causes
There are many reasons why the hatch door of the Atlant washing machine does not open:
- Sharp voltage surge in the network, and, as a result, the control module fails and the programmed washing process is disrupted. To correct the situation, the household appliance must be rebooted: unplug it, wait fifteen minutes, and then plug it back into the power supply.
- Clogged drain system elements (drain hose, filter or pump) leads to water remaining in the drum after washing. As a result, the control module, receiving a signal about insufficient drainage of liquid, blocks the hatch door in order to prevent leaks.
To solve the problem, you need to drain the remaining water through the emergency hose located at the bottom of the front panel of the washing machine, near the drain filter. As soon as the drum is empty, the hatch door will automatically unlock.
- Damage to the hatch locking device or door handle. Sharp opening and closing of the hatch leads to the fact that the lock or handle very quickly fails.In such a situation, only partial disassembly of the washing machine and subsequent replacement of failed elements will help solve the problem (open a blocked door).
- Child lock. Sometimes, out of ignorance or in a hurry, at the same time as starting the washing program, housewives activate the “Child Lock” function. It is important to remember that the door cannot be opened until the lock is removed. Depending on the model of the Atlant washing machine, the steps to remove the child lock differ (more detailed information can be found in the operating instructions for the household appliance).
How to open?
There are many known ways to open a locked hatch door of an Atlant washing machine. You should start with the simplest methods using available tools, gradually moving on to more complex methods that require partial disassembly of the washing machine.
We use the emergency rope to open the hatch
Most models of Atlant washing machines are equipped with a special emergency hatch opening cable. You can find it in a niche next to the drain filter.
As a rule, the emergency rope is painted in bright colors: red, orange or yellow.
All you need to do to open a locked hatch door is: pull the emergency rope towards you.
Wire
A thin metal wire will help you open a locked door without dismantling the body of the Atlant washing machine.
Algorithm of actions:
- carefully insert the wire between the door and the wall of the front panel - the cable should pass along the perimeter of the door, connecting at the ends on the side of the hatch opposite from the lock;
- pull the free ends of the cable (the resulting loop will move the lock tongue and the hatch door will open) - you need to pull until the unlocked door clicks.
The video will show you how to open the washing machine door:
Bank card
If there is no wire, cable or rope at hand, A plastic card will help you bend the lock tongue. All you need to do is carefully insert the plastic into the slot near the lock, trying to press down on the tongue.
Partial disassembly of the washing machine
In a situation where the UBL fails or the handle breaks, the locked hatch door can only be opened by partially disassembling the body of the household appliance.
All work on opening a locked door is carried out only in a washing machine that is de-energized. Before starting repairs, it would be a good idea to check whether there is any water left in the drum (if so, the liquid must be drained).
Algorithm of actions:
- After unscrewing the fasteners on the back wall, remove the cover of the washing machine from the body.
- Carefully tilt the body of the washing machine towards you, so that a gap appears between the drum and the front panel (at this stage it would be helpful to have a friend as a backup);
- Carefully inserting your hand into the resulting niche, pry up the lock tongue and open the locked door of the washing machine.
Call the master
Attempts to open the Atlant washing machine door that was locked after washing with your own hands were unsuccessful? No problem.The service center technicians can fix the problem quickly and efficiently.
You can find the right specialist on the Internet (just type the query “Atlant washing machine repair” in the search bar) or use the recommendations of friends and acquaintances.
Calling a technician from the service center minimizes the risks of fraudulent activities. This is because upon completion of the repair, a specialist from the service department issues a Certificate of Work Completed with a detailed breakdown of all operations performed, the amount of payment, and most importantly, a guarantee.
Unfortunately, a “private” master does not issue such a document and in case of poor-quality repairs there will be no evidence of the work performed, and as a result there is no one to file claims with.
How to avoid problems in the future?
The best way to prevent the problem of the hatch door not opening after washing is to carefully operate the washing machine. Things are placed neatly in the drum, making sure that nothing gets between the door and the washing machine body.
Close the hatch door carefully, without slamming, much less pressing with your foot. It is also necessary to open the hatch carefully, without sudden movements (breakage of the handle is a common reason for the door not opening).
Additional installation of a voltage stabilizer will not only prevent problems with opening the hatch door after washing, but will also maximize the period of operation of the washing machine without repair.
Conclusion
Most often, you can open a locked hatch door yourself. It is enough to clearly follow the algorithm of actions of the chosen method of emergency opening of the hatch.If attempts to open the door on your own are unsuccessful, service center specialists will come to the rescue.
