My Electrolux ewf1090 front loader door wont open

when the unit sense a strong vibration it automatically stop the unit. unplug the unit and wait for thirty seconds then open the lid and redistribute the cloths inside to balance the load then close lid then plug unit then push power and program your washing again

Family error code E40 is visible to customers and (could be E41,E42,E43,E44 and E45 only visible in service mode) means problem with open door or door interlock.
I suggest rapid reading alarm code when appliance is in normal operating mode (e.g. during the execution of the washing
programme):
Press and hold down START/PAUSE and any of the option buttons for at least two seconds: the LEDs initially switch off, and then display the flashing sequence corresponding to the alarm.
The alarm sequence continues as long as the two buttons are held down.
E41 - Door open
E42 - Problems of door closure
E43 - Interlock power supply triac faulty
E44 - Door interlock sensor faulty
E45 - Door interlock sensing circuit triac faulty

Possible causes:
Door interlock faulty, wiring faulty or PCB faulty.

Dado

You will need to remove the drum and reset the alignment.
The cloth is struck and has jammed on the drum movement.
click this link: drum removal

Make sure the water is drained or the door wont open

ewf1090 washing machine not working?
error E50 is displayed?
but no reference in manual that helps.

your door lock has blown/short circuit turn power of disconnect plug take top of machine look down inside machine toward door lock and you shoud see the catch push hard with your finger and door will open be careful as there are some sharp edges in there.

Make sure you drain the machine first by setting a spin cycle manually and see if it releases the door after a few minutes. If that fails then switch off the machine and leave for 5 mins, door should release but you could end up with water on the floor. After this clean your filter and check you water pump, then try a short cycle without clothes.

Probably you need a new doorlock. I really dont have a good answer how to open the door with this problem.