Hotpoint Washing Machine Door Lock Light Not Working

Hotpoint aqualtis 2 years old.

Hotpoint washing machine door lock light not working. Machine will not complete cycles and door still won t release normally. Can anyone help. I ve tried thumping it closed a bit to see if the lock will catch but so far no joy. Understanding how a door interlock works helps you decide if it is faulty or not.

Used manual release to open door. The workings of washing machines are quite simple if you know the sequence of operation. This switch performs the same function but the lid must be locked in place for the machine to wash. Start right here find appliance parts lawn garden equipment parts heating cooling parts and more from the top brands in the industry here.

Problem started after unscrewing filter plug to remove debris. Of course that doesn t work. Door lock light won t go off. Click on shop parts or select the kind of product you re working with on the left and we ll help you find the right part.

Most washing machines come equipped with a lid switch. I unplugged the machine and plugged back on still won t unlock. It was working fine the other day when i used it with no indication anything was wrong. When you have selected the wash program turned on the machine shut the door and press start if you have one of the modern electronic machines the door interlock light should come on if it doesn t the machine will not start to fill simple.

The door lock makes 6 loud clicks and the red light flashes preventing the door from opening and starting cycle. I have got a hotpoint aquarius wml520 washing machine which not working at the moment. However some washing machines come with a lid lock. Closed the door and the door lock will not engage so no filling could i do this myself repair it or is it a cheap enough job i could get someone in to do it.

Hi just gone to use my washing machine wma50 hotpoint aquarius extra. The instruction printed below the light states press hold button for 3 seconds to unlock. Washing machines must have some way in which you can lock the door closing mechanism when the machine is started up and then unlock them with a certain delay normally two minutes after the current has switched off via the program or on off switch in order to ensure that the door cannot be opened while some of. Heya my hotpoint bwm129 washing machine door lock light keeps flashing and won t start my wash.