I suppose you did not get any error code to pinpoint it to the interlock mechanism or anything.
Samsung washer door locked and wont open.
When the cycle is started the washer control will activate the lock solenoid wax motor to prevent the door or lid from being opened.
How to fix locked samsung washing machine door fix.
Remove the outside part of the door gasket aka door boot and you will have access to the back side of the lock assembly.
If the door remains locked when the cycle is finished push start pause to clear the lock.
If the washer will not unlock at the end of a wash cycle unplug the washer or disconnect power.
Were you using a fresh hold cycle available on some models.
Samsung washer door is locked your washer door locks to prevent water from coming out especially for front load models.
Normally waiting for the cycle to end is all you need to do to unlock the door or turn your washer on if it s off.
Once the water is gone the door will unlock.
Even if you are able to pry it back open i highly recommend replacing the lock assembly.
Jo11 this is a tricky washer.
When using one of these cycles the door will remain locked until the cancel button is pushed.
How to fix locked samsung washing machine door fix.
If you get stuck though you can drain the water from front load washers using the emergency drain hose.
If your samsung front load washer door does not open after a wash cycle completes and no water is inside the tub you may have a faulty door lock assembly bad wiring to and from the door lock assembly a cracked or loose door door lock assembly that causes the washer door to not operate properly a faulty control board bent washer door hinges or faulty control board wiring.
During the entire wash cycle the samsung washing machine locks the door to prevent it from being opened and interrupting or stopping the cycle.
Door locked at the end of the cycle.
At the conclusion of the cycle the control will activate the door unlock solenoid or will deactivate the door lock wax motor.
The wax motor style of solenoid normally takes at least a minute or two to activate or deactivate.
This can be done without removing the front of the washer.
Child lock also will lock the door on some models like front loaders.
Be sure to unplug the washer from the wall outlet prior to servicing it.
You will find a small black hose with a plastic plug in the end of it.
You can try and open the door on the bottom right on the front of the machine.
Your washer door locks to prevent water from coming out especially for front load models.
It may take a few minutes for the washing machine to cool down and for the lock to release.
