The equipment does not open and refuses to respond to commands? How to unlock the Ariston washing machine? There are several ways that will help at home return the washing machine to working capacity. If you do not want to wait for the arrival of the master, then study the step-by-step instructions in the article.
Why is Ariston's CMA blocked?
The washing is over, but for some reason the hatch is in no hurry to open? No need to exert great physical effort to open the door, otherwise the handle made of fragile plastic will easily break. Learn more about the common causes of a problem:
- After the program ends, the lock takes time to unlock. Do not immediately try to get the laundry.
- System crash. Perhaps the board does not send a signal to the UBL (hatch blocking device), so the door does not open.
- The hatch handle has broken. These parts wear out quickly and are susceptible to strong impact.
- Water from the tank does not drain. Then, for safety's sake, the car will not unlock the hatch. Find out the cause of the blockage.
- Faulty electronic module. The board controls all systems in the washer, so if elements or triacs are damaged, individual elements may not work.
- The panel has child protection.
These are the main causes of the problem. Almost all of them can be eliminated with their own hands. We will analyze the solution to each problem.
How to open the Ariston washing machine?
Start with the easiest ways. First, make sure the drum is not filled with water. If the program has just finished, wait a few minutes. After washing, the lock takes time to unlock. If even then the door did not open, do so:
- Eliminate electronics failure. To do this, unplug the equipment, and then turn it on again. Rebooting should help the module work correctly.
- Run the loop again. As soon as the machine unlocks the door, stop the program and remove the laundry.
Nothing helps? Take a look at the control panel, is there a lock there? Perhaps a child lock has accidentally turned on? Then you need to cancel the installation. To do this, press and hold the button with the security indicator for 2 seconds.
There is water in the drum
How to open a locked cover if there is water inside? Try to start the "Spin" or "Drain" mode. If there is no drain, then check the drain hose, clean from clogging if necessary. Use the emergency opening cable if this is provided for in your Hotpoint Ariston model. But first, drain the liquid from the tank:
- Open the small door under the loading door.
- Substitute the container.
- Unscrew the filter.
- Wait for the water to drain.
- Next to the filter is a thin red or orange cable.
- Pull it to open the door latch.
Option didn’t work? Then there is another way. Follow the recommendations:
- Disconnect the equipment from the network.
- Remove the two rear screws and remove the top cover of the CMA.
- Tilt the housing back slightly.
- Put your hand in the door lock and try to open it.
It is best to look at the instructions, because the measures for each model may differ. The manual should indicate how to properly open the hatch in case of emergency.
The handle broke
If, by negligence, the handle is broken, then you have to open the hatch in another way. Fortunately, it is not difficult. All you need is a long lace, no more than 5 mm thick. Proceed sequentially:
- Grasp the cord firmly with both hands.
- Pull it into the gap between the housing and the door.
- Pull left until you hear a click.
This video will help to cope with the task:
If after the inspection it turned out that all the mechanisms are working, extraneous indicators do not light up on the screen, then you need to check the electronic module. You can inspect the board yourself like this:
- Pull out the powder tray by pressing the latch in the center.
- Unscrew the screws around the perimeter, wring out the latches and remove the panel from its place.
- Inspect the circuit board for burns and damage.
To repair the electronic part, it is better to contact the master. This is a serious failure that requires professional diagnosis.