My basch front loader door will not open after a wash cycle

call a local repair service if it is old then plan to replace it

hi Margaret.
If the washing machine malfunctions or you need to stop the cycle and retrieve the clothing, you can force the door to unlock.

• Open the door after the "Door Lock" indicator turns off. ...
• Press the "On/Off" button, if the washer is not already on.
• Select the "Spin Speed" button to turn on the Drain & Speed cycle.
• or go to this link and have a read up.

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Not sure if you mean when it is fully off or operating, but if you mean that once it is operating the door won't open, then the following applies...

Once a front loader wash cycle starts, the door on a front loader is physically (electronically) locked until the full cycle ends after spin dry. This is to prevent anyone opening the door and letting all the water out in the middle of the wash cycle, which a lot of people try to do to put in more clothing etc.

Please check on the link below for tips:

http://www.espares.co.uk/advice/washing-machines/a/7/1294/how-to-open-a-washing-machine-door-thats-stuc.html

Every washing machine, top or front loader, has a safety feature that disables the spin functions and that is the lid switch/lock for top loaders and door switch/lock assembly for front loaders. This is to prevent injury when the lid/door is opened during a high speed spin. Check lid/door switch harness and connections. Replace lid/door switch assembly if no issue found with the harness and connections.

Turn the power off and leave for 5-10 minutes then turn on. This should release the door lock the problem could be the pump drain filter is blocked clean this and it should resolve future problems.

you didn't state whether it's a top or front loader. either way, there's a switch activated when the door is closed and washer is in cycle mode- so you can't open the door when a. the front loader has water in it, or b. the top loader is in agitate, or spin cycle. if top loader- there's a tab on the end opposite the hinge side that activates a switch that latches the cover closed when in 'dangerous' cycles (don't want to get your hand caught in the spin cycle!!). either a loose wire or a failed switch! prob. need to gently pop the top (should hinge back) to access the switch. UNPLUG THE WASHER!! if a a loose wire, re-attach-if not, replace switch! easy! good luck!

I think it may have try and get your local engineer out to have a quick look tell your thinking of buying new and what price can he supply 4. and you like a free estimate .

SOME MACHINES HAVE A DELAYED OPENING TIME SO THE DOOR DOSE NOT OPEN WHEN BUTTON PRESSED LOOK IN MANUNAL TO SEE IF THIS FEATURE IS ON MACHINE IF NOT PROBLEM THEN NEW DOOR LOCK WOULD BE IN ORDER

call the repair man it is a comp. issue