Hotpoint Door Locked Shut

A general electric hotpoint self cleaning stove contains a locking mechanism that prevents you from opening the door during and immediately after the.

Hotpoint door locked shut.

The door lock also known as the interlock is a safety mechanism used on front load washing machines and on some top load washers that prevents the door or lid from being opened while the machine is in operation. Hotpoint washer door or lid won t lock. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. Door lock motor and switch assembly.

The system consists of a door mounted catch and a door lock mechanism located on the back of the front panel door shroud or main top. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. The likely and most common culprit will be the plastic door catch that levers the striker away from the locking mechanism. Furtunately have lid off so can trip it from inside.

Referred to various websites ordered new hotpoint interlock now fitted switched on door locks shut the interlock goes click click click etc and nothing happens and door won t open. This is made of cheap plastic and breaks very easily. Short video showing how to open door on modern hotpoint washing machines in emergency. Also on the recent hotpoint machines the lock will open regardless of whether there is water in or not.

If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.