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Locking the door in any automatic machine (including the brand “Algie”) is a mandatory option that protects against its premature opening during operation. Automatic unlocking occurs within 1-5 minutes (depending on the CMA model) after the completion of the cycle. But how to open the Lg washing machine if after this time the hatch is still blocked? Firstly, do not try to forcibly open the door, and secondly, to understand the cause of the situation that has arisen.
Why is the door locked
To open a blocked SMA door, you need to understand why and at what stage of the cycle this happened.
Blocking (in addition to automatic) can occur due to:
- power outage or power surge;
- malfunctions of the water drain system;
- breakage of the handle of the hatch or lock;
- activation of the “Protection from children” function;
- failure of the intelligent module (board).
As soon as the cause of the malfunction is found, you can begin to eliminate it.
How to urgently open the door of the LG washing machine
If the problem arose not due to a malfunction of the equipment, it will be possible to solve it yourself. You should act according to the specific situation:
- If it turned out that the child protection option is enabled, you should deactivate it by pressing a combination of the corresponding buttons (which ones are written in the instructions for the device)
- To unlock the door after a power failure, just start one of the programs again (for example, “Spin” or “Rinse”).
- If after washing the CMA is still blocked, the water drain hose should be checked. The cause of the problem may be its blockage. It is necessary to clean the hose from debris (you will find the hose on the back of the SMA) and then start the “Spin” function. Also check the drain filter at the same time.
- Sometimes malfunctions occur in the operation of the electronic module. Starting the washing program again will help solve the problem. Before starting, there is an automatic check for closing the door. Unlocking is automatically removed for a while and then blocked again. After a characteristic click, you need to interrupt the washing program and try to open the hatch.
If the problem still cannot be solved, you will have to remove the block manually. Further actions should be unhurried and consistent.
How to open the drum of the automatic machine manually
There are several ways to unlock SMA. Before starting the procedure, you must:
- disconnect the equipment from the power supply;
- drain the remaining water through the emergency drain hose.
Method one
You can unlock the SMA with the help of an emergency cable. It is usually located above the drain filter behind the device panel. To release the lock from the door, gently pull on the cable. But not all Edgey CMA models have it. If the cable could not be found, you will have to act differently.
Method two
You can try to unlock the door by removing the top panel of the device. How to do it:
- Unscrew the nuts to which it is attached.
- Pull the cover up.
Carry out the procedure carefully so that the control panel does not break.
- Tilt the apparatus away from you (so that the drum moves away from the wall to the side to form a gap).
- Stick your hand into the gap, feel for the fasteners and move it away.
Manufacturers often describe in the instructions for the technique how to act correctly in such a situation. Therefore, before carrying out any manipulations, be sure to read the instruction manual.
Method Three
You can unlock the CMA with a regular cord. To carry out such manipulation, you need:
- Pick up a thin synthetic lace with a length slightly larger than the diameter of the hatch.
- Place parallel to the latch.
- Insert the cord into the opening between the body and the door in diameter.
- Pull on the ends of the cord so that it presses on the latch of the lock.
- After a characteristic click, the SMA will be unlocked.
The method will be effective only if the lock tongue snaps into the side of the device body.
If the above actions were ineffective, then the lock, the door handle broke, or the control module failed. In such cases, it is better to entrust the elimination of breakdowns to a specialist who will diagnose the device and carry out the necessary repair work.