How to open a Bosch dishwasher
While the dishwasher is in operation, in no case should it be opened slightly. Usually after the end of the program cycle within 2-3 minutes it opens automatically, that is, unlocking the unloading hatch occurs without human intervention. But there are unpleasant moments in the operation of this device when it is impossible to open the door. If a lot of time has passed, but it does not open, remaining blocked, it is likely that it has failed. What to do in this case and how to open the door without harm to the dishwasher? Consider ways to solve this problem on the example of the device from Bosch.
Causes of door blocking
What can cause this trouble? Here is a list of the most common:
- Damaged power cable.
- Failure of the water sensor.
- Control panel malfunction
- No voltage in the network.
- Clogged drain hose.
- Handle lock malfunction.
Do not open the door with force, you can break its handle or the machine itself.
Ways to solve the problem
Can I try to open the dishwasher myself? The first thing to do is find out the cause of the breakdown. It may be the easiest: the house turned off the electricity. If there is no voltage in the network, then it is necessary to wait for it to appear.
A dishwasher lock can also occur due to clogged drain hose. This cause can also be eliminated without specialists: after cleaning the hose, try to drain the water. A program crash may occur due to power surges. In this case, restart the machine cycle. Sometimes after a while the door opens itself. However, this may take up to 10 hours (older models).
When self-troubleshooting should not forget about the dangers of working with electrical appliances. It is necessary to disconnect the dishwasher from the mains.
If suddenly the door handle began to close and open tightly, this is a signal that either she herself or the door lock may soon break.In this case, you should not try to fix it yourself, it is better to call the master, who quickly finds and fix the cause of the breakdown.
The reason for blocking the loading door can also be failure of the control panel or water sensor. You can repair them yourself, after disconnecting the machine from water and electricity. But if you do not have experience with electrical engineering, it is better not to risk, so as not to cause yourself tangible material damage.
If you strictly follow the instructions for using the dishwasher, then the period of her faithful service will be many years. After all, the manufacturers of this high-tech device use the latest technologies in their work, striving to ensure that their products please customers with quality, reliability and design.