Automatic washing machines have long and firmly established themselves in the life of every family. Housewives are so accustomed to their faithful assistant in washing the clothes that any, even the smallest, malfunction of the washing machine is comparable to a great tragedy. Quite often there are situations when the hatch door is blocked, and in this case the user asks questions: “how to open the Ariston washing machine? Do I need to call the wizard or can I cope with the problem myself? "

Reasons for unlocking problems

What causes the problem with opening the door lock? There are actually quite a few reasons, and this is far from only a breakdown of the unlocking mechanism. The Hotpoint Ariston can block the hatch due to a number of issues.

1. Standard blocking during the wash process. Upon completion of all actions, the lock opens on its own. In almost all Ariston models, the natural unlocking of the door occurs 1 or 2 minutes after the end of the wash.
2. Violation in the program. A technical failure can happen due to power outages, power surges, a hitch in the water supply, or a sudden power outage.
3. Failure of the lock block. In this case, it will need to be replaced.
4. Clogged drain hose. Such a problem will lead to a violation of the drainage of water from the tank, so the unlock command will simply not be transmitted by the system.
5. Activation of the child lock mode.

There are not so many main reasons that can lead to a problem with unlocking the hatch, most of them are very easy to eliminate on your own. Step-by-step instructions for action can be found in the technical documentation that comes with household appliances. We will discuss how to unlock the door of the Ariston machine yourself, without resorting to the help of a master.

The wash has ended, but the door is closed

Automatic closing of the door during the wash process is a standard safety measure programmed in the automatic machine. The washer should not open immediately, you must wait a couple of minutes. This function is provided to protect the user when using the machine.

A sudden blockage can also occur due to a malfunction in the program due to power surges or a minute power outage. In this case, you need to turn off the washer and leave it alone for half an hour. During this time, the settings will be reset and the hatch will automatically open.

Using the above opening method is only possible when the machine's tank is not filled with water. If there is a lot of water inside, you need to use another method.

Protection from child interference

Sometimes it happens that the user, unknowingly, accidentally activates this mode. The child lock function is activated by pressing two buttons. Different models of washing machines have different combinations of buttons that activate this option, you need to see it in the instructions for the washing machine.

It is also necessary to turn off the protection against child interference by pressing the two buttons selected for this.

The described methods will work only when there is no liquid left in the drum of the machine. But what to do when the washer is full of water? It is possible to remove the lock of the hatch in this situation, but the way to solve the problem will be a little more complicated.

The car stopped with water

If, after three or more minutes have passed since the end of the wash, the lock is not going to open, try to re-enable one of the standard "Spin" or "Rinse" modes. If at the end of the program there are no changes, it is better to check the drain hose, it may be clogged and water cannot leave the drum. After cleaning the drain hose, start the Spin program again.

In the event that this does not help, you can open the washer using the emergency door unlocking cable, which is equipped with any Hotpoint Ariston machine. In most models, it is located at the bottom, in the immediate vicinity of the filter. The cable has a distinct red or orange color. Pull it slowly, this should release the hatch lock.

Rarely, but it happens that the cable cannot be found. Do not be discouraged, there is a way out of this situation too. Disconnect the machine from the mains and the washing machine. After that, gently tilt the household appliances so that the drum moves away from the hatch door. With the help of such actions, you will have access to the lock lock. Find the tab responsible for the closure and push it back. This method will require a lot of effort, so it is better to call another person for help.

And the ways to open a drum filled with water do not end there. In the manual for the use of Ariston machines, for each specific model, any additional emergency measures may be prescribed. Study the manual.

Broken handle

When using the washing machine, you have stated the fact that she is blocked, you do not need to pull the handle with all your might and try to force open the door. This, with a high probability, will lead to damage to the handle, will cause mechanical damage to the lock. If you have not calculated the forces, and the door handle is out of order, it is possible to open the hatch using a cord or rope. The algorithm of actions will be as follows:

• prepare a cord or rope no more than 5 millimeters thick and 25 centimeters longer than the circumference of the door;
• insert the lace into the gap between the washer body and the door itself. If you cannot carry out this manipulation with your hands, take a flat screwdriver or spatula. Perform all actions very carefully;
• Pull lightly on the ends of the rope; the lock should open.

If you have been using the washer and suddenly find that it is blocked, do not panic. In most cases, you can cope with this problem yourself, without contacting the warranty repair service. However, if you have tried all possible methods and a solution to the problem has not been found, it is better to contact a washing machine repair specialist.