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

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 55 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Well, imagine someone opening the door if the water hasn't fully drained out and the ensuing mess. If you're wondering if someone is stupid enough to do that, then the answer is unequivocally yes. There is a reason the door locks for that amount of time - so somebody doesn't brain fart, open the door, and flood the laundry room.

[–] [email protected] 28 points 1 year ago (3 children)

So why not make the washing cycle end when the water has fully drained? I get the impression the timer starts after the drain.

[–] InfiniteFlow 4 points 1 year ago

All washing machines throughout my life (it would be like 6 or 7 at this point) did the “locked for a while” thing except for my latest one, from Samsung, that does exactly that: it only considers the cycle finished (plays a slightly annoying song to let me know) after it has completely drained. So, I can open the door as soon as it lets me know it is done.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Maybe that's your machine being oddly programmed. Every machine I've seen unlocks right after it finishes it's cycle. It can also be stopped and unlocked anywhere halfway, but it takes some time to drain the water (usually a few seconds, not a full minute like you mentioned originally).

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

what device would you use to check the water has drained?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I have been saved by that washing machine lock on a number of occasions