How do you open a Bosch washing machine when the handle breaks????

[cymruambyth]

The handle of my Bosch Maxx washing machine has broken. The machine is full of washing. The repair man that I use is away.

Please does anyone know how to open the door, I'm sure it's quite simple but I cant remember how:(

THank you

[gezwee]

I found this Cannot open door as handle broken for indesitw103 - FixYa but not so sure its a simple solution

 

Gez

[sarnie2109]

Years ago my mum used to use the handle of a spoon!

[cymruambyth]

Years ago my mum used to use the handle of a spoon!

 

But where did she put it??????

[cymruambyth]

I found this Cannot open door as handle broken for indesitw103 - FixYa but not so sure its a simple solution

 

Gez

 

In the past I have removed the top and tried moving catch. This didn't work and there was something simple (I think) but I just can't remember what.

[gezwee]

But where did she put it??????

 

Lol........ We are still talking about the washing machine door arent we

[sarnie2109]

Use to wedge it in where the handle snapped off, this is so hard to explain sorry.

She bought a top loader after that! No use at all am I!

[cymruambyth]

But it's the thought that counts:D

[gezwee]

Thought we had a Bosch....... shows how often I look at anything but the fridge in our kitchen

 

Anyway, ours is a Classix 6 and by the looks of things as long as its fully drained and the interlocks off on the door switch you should be able to pull the door out just far enough to get a spoon or fork handle behind the catch and push it out (to the right) to release the door.

 

Just tried it on ours and it worked....... if it leaks in the morning now I'll blame one of the kids

 

Gez

[cymruambyth]

Thank you, I'll try in the morning as I have to negotiate 3 dogs who are on 'fox alert' to get to the machine at present.

[fluffy_bunny]

my mum used to put a fork in where the handle had snapped and a knife down the side where the door would open and apply pressure with both at the same time

[cymruambyth]

All methods tried ................................ and failed.

Any further suggestions gratefully received!

[ukaviator]

Is it still full of water?

[cymruambyth]

No, just wet clothes! I have drained twice to make sure that the lock wasn't on. Unfortunately the handle moves without working.

[fluffy_bunny]

is there a bosch helpline you can call?

[charleyfarley]

In the past I have removed the top and tried moving catch. This didn't work and there was something simple (I think) but I just can't remember what.

 

 

This is certainly how you used to be able to open a Hotpoint washing machine, so I would guess Bosch has a similar arrangement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or failing that use a crowbar or a sledgehammer:p

[cymruambyth]

 

or failing that use a crowbar or a sledgehammer:p

 

As this is about the third time that catch has broken (which is why I know there is a simple solution that I can't remember) this is starting to look like the prefered option!!!!

[in-anticipation]

Can you take a picture of what remains of the handle on the washing machine and post it on here? That might provide an insight into how the door may be opened. If you do go into the machine via removing the top PLEASE DO UNPLUG THE MACHINE FIRST, there are likely to be a lot of exposed contacts in there if the machine were still plugged into the mains, I speak from electrifying experience zzzzzzzzzzzzzzztttttttttttttt

[Night Owl]

Don't know if this is any help cymruambyth

 

Bosch Washer Door Stuck Closed

 

Good luck!

[cymruambyth]

Thank you Night owl, I hadn't found that site, however, I have been pulling the ring thing next to the drain hole with no success:(

[The GodMother]

hammer or crowbar are my prefferd options.

 

Have asked the other half and he has said if you have tried everything sensible,pointing out my idea was not sensible, then call a different engineer to get advise.