Every modern washing machine has a hatch locking device (UBL). It prevents the washing machine hatch door from opening during the washing process.
Sometimes a situation arises when the washing machine door does not open after washing. In this case, you must first find out the cause of this problem and then fix it.
Reasons why jamming may occur
Modern washing machines have automation that locks hatch doors and does not allow it to open during the washing process. One of the reasons that the hatch door does not open at the end of the wash may be that the automatic operation is delayed.
Suddenly the lights went out
During the washing process, the light may have turned off or a power surge may have occurred. In this case, the hatch door will not open because the wash has not been completed. Respectively, the door will be locked automatically.
You must wait until the electricity in the house is turned on, and then turn on the spin cycle or continue the mode. The washer will continue to work. And when the washing is completed, you can open the hatch door without any problems.
There is water left in the machine
The hatch door may not open due to the fact that there is water in its tank. Therefore, the machine blocks the hatch door. If there is water left in the machine, it means a breakdown has occurred. In this situation, you should correct the problem and then drain the water. Then the door will unlock.
The handle of the washing mashine is broken
It should immediately be noted that such a breakdown occurs very rarely. The broken handle will hang freely, but the hatch door will not open. In this situation it is recommended replace the handle to a new one.
You can try to fix this problem yourself. However, it should be borne in mind that after your intervention, it will probably be necessary to change the hatch and locking system.
If the handle is not broken, but the hatch still does not open, then the reason is a malfunction of the hatch locking system. This means that it is recommended to call a professional.
All of the above-described hatch failures can be repaired yourself.. The following will list the malfunctions that require a specialist to eliminate.
Wear of the locking lock
The hatch door may not open due to wear on the lock mechanism. In such a situation, it is recommended to contact a workshop for help.
Electronics have failed
It is possible that the water level sensor displays incorrect data. The water in the washing mashine is drained, but the control system does not receive a signal about its absence. Therefore the hatch is blocked. In this case, the sensor must be replaced.
UBL module is faulty
This module gives a signal to open the hatch door upon completion of the washing mode. If it fails, the hatch will not open. In some cases, the lock is in good condition, but the automation does not give a signal to open.
How to replace the Sunroof Locking Device with your own hands
If the diagnostics showed that the UBL is faulty, then you can try to replace it yourself. However, before you begin such repairs, you must be sure that your technical knowledge and skills will be sufficient to complete it. Replacing it consists of the following steps:
- First of all, you need to remove the securing rim. This is necessary to release the door sealing cuff segment;
- The device is secured with two self-tapping screws. They need to be unscrewed;
- install a new UBL. Install all parts in reverse order;
- Take a photo of the wires before disconnecting. In this case, it will be much easier to restore the connection system.
Opening the hatch
When the reason why the hatch door did not open has become known, it is necessary to open it and then take out all the washed laundry. However, before doing this, you should make sure that there is no water left in the washer drum.
To unlock the washing machine hatch door, you can use the tips from the instructions for your washing machine or follow these steps:
- Disconnect the machine from the power supply.
- Open the hatch where the drain filter is located. It is located at the bottom of the washer. Next, find the orange cable there and pull it lightly. After this, the washing mashine door should open.
- If there is no emergency cable, remove the top panel and then tilt the washing mashine back.The drum will move away from the wall and you need to feel the latch in the resulting space. It needs to be opened by moving it to the side.
Recommendations for washing mashine owners
A few tips to help prevent malfunctions:
- Treat your washing machine with care. The hatch for loading laundry must be opened and closed carefully, without any extra effort. Otherwise, sooner or later you will have to repair the locking mechanism.
- Do not overload the washer. After all, the automation has a strict program that will not even allow you to close the door if overloaded.
- Fix breakdowns in a timely manner. After all, one malfunction can lead to a whole series of failures. It is much easier to immediately replace one small part than to carry out major repairs later with large monetary costs.
