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Why do washing machines prevent opening the hatch just after the washing cycle ends? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 10 months ago by amoroso@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Most washing machines have a timer that prevents you from opening the hatch just after the washing cycle ends. Instad you must wait for the timer to go off, usually a minute or two, before you can open the hatch.

Why? Would letting the user open the hatch immediately after washing ends pose any safety or other issues?

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[-] SpezBroughtMeHere@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

Am I missing something? I've opened the lid multiple times while the washer was going. All that happens is the water shuts off until you close the lid again. Never seen a washer that locks actually.

[-] boogetyboo@aussie.zone 9 points 10 months ago

You're probably talking about a top loader whereas the question relates to front loaders.

[-] thereisalamp@reddthat.com 5 points 10 months ago

Many top loaders will lock at certain points in the wash. Most often during the spin cycle. A top load with an agitator is just begging to break an impatient child's arm.

[-] boogetyboo@aussie.zone 2 points 10 months ago

Yeah, makes sense. They're not very popular in Australia anymore (use way more water) so I haven't used a top loader since the 90s. The old ones used to just slow down to a stop once you opened the lid, but they literally didn't have a lock on the lid.

[-] thereisalamp@reddthat.com 2 points 10 months ago

There are high efficiency top loaders too. I have an old style one because I couldn't afford to keep repairing my HE, and 400 for a new top loader was cheaper than replacing the motherboard in my HE for the 3rd time.

[-] boogetyboo@aussie.zone 1 points 10 months ago

Fair dos

[-] Scrollone@feddit.it 0 points 10 months ago

Are you sure you're talking about a washing machine and not a dish washer?

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