Hotpoint WF865 - washer door will not open. Panel says 'End' and the keyhole symbol disappears but the electronic lock will not release.

peter gittos

• 247 Answers
• Posted on Aug 23, 2007

SOURCE: Hotpoint Ultima WD71(probably the wd72 except in white)

hi there what u can do is take your drain hose and place into a bucket water will come out the door will release now check the pump and make sure that it is not blocked up with anything if it isnt check the drain pipe that is under the washer in the middle of the drum there will be water in there but check inside if anything is inside there it will slow down the empty programme and will not let the door release do u live in malta then m8 as my dad is maltease and im half

SOURCE: hotpoint aquarius washer door wont open

I've got the same problem, the locked symbol is showing

SOURCE: Washer door won't open (hotpoint first editon 800)

I have just had exactly the same problem. 10 seconds of washing, fuse blew, replaced it, cycle completed but now the door lock is stuck on. Like you I tried a new cycle but this has done nothing. In the end (and I'm not suggesting that this a remedy to the problem) I unplugged the machine - pulled the door handle til a gap appeared at the top of the door and forced it open by working a pair of scissors in to the gap and pulling. Of course as soon as I shut the door again and turned on the power the lock light came straight back on the and the door was locked tight. Sorry but this is the best I have come up with short of calling some one out.

SOURCE: Hotpoint Aquarius WF440 Washing m/c - Door Lock light

You have probably knocked of the connector or the catch (and on these it is very fragile as I have changed the catch 3 times on mine) is broken

SOURCE: my hotpoint aquarius WML560 DOOR WONT OPEN EVEN

take the bottom front panel off and pull down on the green plastic cable on the left side