Hotpoint Door Locked Shut

Door lock motor and switch assembly.

Hotpoint door locked shut.

Door was locked shut nothing working just a series of six or more clicks from the interlock. A general electric hotpoint self cleaning stove contains a locking mechanism that prevents you from opening the door during and immediately after the. This is made of cheap plastic and breaks very easily. 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.

Furtunately have lid off so can trip it from inside. 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. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.

The likely and most common culprit will be the plastic door catch that levers the striker away from the locking mechanism. 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. The price of the door catch is roughly 22 retail genuine. Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.

Also on the recent hotpoint machines the lock will open regardless of whether there is water in or not.