Today, every home has a washing machine, because you can’t live without it. It helps to save a lot of time and effort, which can be spent on more important things. But despite their advantages, washing machines are subject to some problems. For example, a breakdown of the automatic hatch opening mechanism can lead to an ambiguous situation. But you shouldn’t run straight to the store for a new machine, because there is a solution for everything, even how to unlock a Bosch washing machine.
The need for a hatch locking function
The device used to lock the washing machine hatch has a very important purpose. Thus, it is used to implement a washing device protection program.
For example, thanks to this function, children will not be able to open the door of the washing machine themselves while it is running. The principle of operation of the lock is that the door automatically locks when the device is started, and then opens it. It often happens that this mechanism breaks down, which leads to the machine door being completely locked even after it has been running.
Reasons for the error
The main reasons for the blocking problem are:
- Software violations. This is often due to voltage drops or problems that affect the supply or drainage of water.
- Temporary nuance. The locking mechanism has simply worn out over its service life.
- A clogged hose that prevents water from draining.
- The process of operation of the child protection system.
If the cause of the problem is a power failure, then you need to wait until the voltage in the network becomes constant. Then you need to wait until the program resets and the machine goes into default mode.
This process should take about 30 minutes, after all the steps the door will be accessible to open. But for this method to work, there should be no water left in the machine, otherwise it will not work.
If the child lock mode is turned on, and this happened spontaneously, then you need to simultaneously press two buttons that are located on the panel. Clicking them will initiate the unlocking process. You need to take into account the brand of the machine, because a particular machine has its own set of these two buttons. In the case where the water has not been completely removed from the machine and the door does not open for this reason, the following methods must be used.
You should choose one of the following:
- Press to re-spin the laundry.
- Inspect the hose for draining the water, there should be no debris in it, then press the “Spin” program.
- Using the emergency opening cable, which is located next to the filter, in the lower right corner. It also has a button. There is no need to yank it - you just need to gently pull its handle.
How is the child lock removed?
Any device has a mechanism that protects the washing machine from children. The process of enabling this function occurs after pressing a special button.
This function is also needed to protect the health of children.
The usual operating algorithm of the machine with this function activated is presented below:
- We turn on the machine.
- We put the laundry in, close the hatch, and add the laundry detergent.
- Click on the desired washing mode.
- Press the lock button. We will see a key icon on the screen. We start the washing process.
- We are waiting for the action to end.
- We remove the child lock using a specific button.
- Let's turn it off.
Sometimes it happens that the device was disconnected from power before the lock was removed. In such a situation, the device will be blocked when restarted. Rebooting or choosing a different program will not help you remove this blockage, but will only make the situation worse.
To correct this error, you need to restore in memory the mode in which your machine last washed.
Having done this, you turn it on and, selecting the previous mode, hold down the lock button. You need to clamp it until you hear the door click, indicating that the lock has been released.
Resetting the error code
If your device crashes, you will see an error code on the screen. First, carefully read about all the error codes and options for eliminating them in the instructions that came with the purchase of the machine.
If, after trying all the options, you are unable to resolve the error, then you should contact a technician. In this case, in order to reset the displayed error code, you will need to repair the faulty device.
Otherwise, you will not be able to clear the error code. But if suddenly the error disappears from the screen by itself, then do not rush to rejoice, because, most likely, it will return again soon, and problems that arose a long time ago can only get worse.
We would like to mention that the combination of buttons to cancel the lock depends on the model of the sample. To clear the error code on a washing machine from this company, you need to follow this procedure:
- First start your device.
- Then specify the command “Disabled”.
- Next, without releasing the power button, turn the lever two notches to the left.
- Wait a while and release the power button.
- If you see the time of the mode you selected on the screen, it means the error has been resolved.
If there is no display, then when the error is reset, all indicators will flash simultaneously. If after doing this once, you were unable to unlock the washing mashine, and the error remained, this method must be repeated several times, and the error should be reset.
In Maxx 5 series machines, error correction is performed according to a slightly different scheme:
- First, move the lever from the “Off” mark to “Spin”.
- Then hold down the “Revolution” button and hold it for a few seconds.
- Holding this button, move the lever to the “Drain” mark.
- Count to three and lower the "Revolution" button.
- Immediately move the lever to the “Super Quick Wash” mark.
- After a couple of seconds, switch the machine to “Off” by turning it counterclockwise.
After performing such manipulations, everything will return to normal. Let us remind you that all actions must be carried out as quickly as possible.
If you were unable to clear the error after the first attempt, do not despair and repeat the procedure again. Thus, if suddenly the hatch does not open the first time, then all the recommendations mentioned above will come to the rescue.
The most important thing is that such a malfunction is quite easy to fix yourself. Also, do not forget to read the operating instructions for the washing machine - it describes all the situations that can happen, as well as those tips, following which, the washing machine can serve for many more years faithfully.
