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Can my washing machine be repaired and is it safe to have it in the house. There was burning and smoke coming from it and the door wont open.

Can my washing machine be repaired? There was burning and smoke coming from it and the door wont open. There are clothes inside and it is still full of water which has turned black. Is it wort repairing and what could be the problem. Any help would be gratefully received.

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The inter locks at fault

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 02, 2008

SOURCE: Door Wont Open

Your washing machine is fucked, and your clothes probably have more chance of fitting your cat than they do you. is your washing machine french...?  

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 24, 2008

SOURCE: Washing Machine Door won't open

did that work?? you may have a bad or stuck door lock

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 21, 2008

SOURCE: Washing Machine Door won't open

I had the same problem. I went through all the steps on this thread to no avail. Finaly I just pryed the thing open - with no damage, thank goodness.

Once open I saw that the latch in the door didn't move when I pulled the handle. The problem it seems was in the latch on the door itself. If you end up this problem and want to get wet clothes out, just stick a flat-head screwdriver, behind the door latch into the horseshoe-shaped metal bit and lever it open - no prying necessary.

Not sure how I'm going to fix this permantely but at least I got my wet clothes out and can do laundry as long as I keep the screwdriver near by.

To fix - I'll either need to figure out how to disassemble the door and replace the latch mechanism, or just buy a whole new door.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 16, 2009

SOURCE: door handle of washing machine broken

if clothes are still in washer? and machine has finished cycles? then handle broke so unable to open ??? your best option is to unplug/ and if necessary disconnect water supply hoses then remove the top screws from rear panel which also secure the top panel as you will observe ? then pull backwards top panel and loft off ? you now have access/visual of the door catch inside front machine look?? at the catch and you will see how it locks ? you can lever the catch gently and door opens to fit a new door catch is easy diy and not expensive if you are confident usual problem these break ? is the time delay micro switch sticks with age /moisture try dw40 and work plunger b4 you refit door back after replacing handle/catch assy

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 24, 2009

SOURCE: my indesit washing machine door wont open

have you tried unplugging it for a couple of minutes ?

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