Can and how to stop the washing machine while washing? Review

Sometimes situations arise in which it is urgent to stop washing and interrupt the operation of the washing machine.

But the problem is that each program runs for a certain time and at the same time the door is blocked, which will open only after the end of the washing cycle.

What to do in these cases?Consider options on how to stop the washing machine during washing.

Instances when you need to stop the wash quickly

For example, you remembered that you left some thing in your pocket or saw a foreign object in the drum, and the machine has already started the program.

Or suddenly it turned out that along with colored linen got a white thing and can be irrevocably spoiled.

And if you wash your phone or credit card - you urgently need an emergency stop!

How to forcibly stop the washing machine?

There are several methods.

Stopping the washing program temporarily

1. Press the start/pause button or turn the knob to "stop". It is enough to quickly press this button once and the technician pauses the program.
2. After a few seconds (about 1 minute) the hatch lock will be released.
3. You will have a chance to finish or put away the laundry, remove items not to be washed, and then press "start" again.

If visually there is a lot of water, it is recommended to start the drain after stopping the washing program. This method is the most correct, and in time takes 10 minutes.

In case the machine cannot execute the drain program or in case of emergencies, it will be necessary to use the filter.

Drain filter is usually located in the front bottom of the washing machine. Unscrewing it, the water will pour on the floor, to prevent this from happening, you will need a low container.

Or you will have to use a hose that is next to the filter. Availability of a hose depends on the model of the machine.

Full stop the washing program

To start this process, it will be enough to hold down the start/pause button for a few seconds.

This can lead to a full stop of the washing program with some nuances: the machine will either drain the water before unlocking the door, or not. It depends on the manufacturer and brand of the machine.

What to do if...?

The power has been cut off

The power went out in your apartment and the machine naturally stopped doing laundry.

Perhaps, when the power is restored, your helper will continue its mission, but not all machines are so smart. Some models have no memory.

And there are cases when the washing machine remembers the washing step for only a few minutes and then shuts down the program. In such cases, the washing will be longer, because the machine will need time to heat the cooled water again.

Machine freezes

The unexpected happened - the machine does not respond to anything at all!

You will have to disconnect the helper from the mains and wait for 15 minutes. Such manipulation will allow you to reset the program, after which you can start washing again.

When it is necessary to leave

The washing machine is considered a high-risk appliance and, of course, must be supervised.

But what to do if you need to leave urgently? How to stop the washing and leave the laundry in the washing machine?

There is a solution: pull the cord from the mains.

And when you return, it will be enough to plug in the socket and the washing will start from the moment when you stopped it.

Abnormal situations

There are cases when the door of the machine does not open after draining the water, or after stopping the program.

If there is a possibility, call a master, who will be able to diagnose and open the washing machine.

Otherwise, you will have to perform a forced opening yourself. There are several known methods.

1. With the help of a cable emergency opening.
   It is located in the front behind the panel at the bottom of the car. The cable is usually orange in color. To open the door, just pull it.
2. Opening the door, thanks to a thin cord.
   Take a cord according to the circumference of the hatch, you can slightly longer.
   You need to get the cord between the body and the hatch. Pull it so that it presses on the latch. Failure may await if the lock is of a different design.
3. You can use a spatula.
   It is driven between the door and the body and pressed on the latch.
4. This is a universal method, you can use to open any machine.
   To open the lock this way you will have to remove the top lid by unscrewing the bolts.
   The cover is moved back and the door latch is pressed by hand.

Having this information, you can open the machine in any situation, but if there is any doubt in your abilities, it is better to contact an expert.