6. PORTHOLE EMERGENCY OPENING
Should the porthole be locked due to power
Shortage (if the plug is removed before the
end of the cycle, re
-
plug it and turn off the
machine to open the door) or as a result of
a fault, it can be opened according to the
following emergency unlocking procedure:
Disconnect the machine from the p
socket.
Ensure that the water level is below the
porthole before opening it, to prevent any
flooding. Otherwise, drain excess water
through the drain tube and collect it in a
bucket.
Tilt the machine (or increase the feet
height) a
nd remove the visible screw in
the front bottom corner of the washing
machine (fig. 1).
Insert a screw driver or a similar tool in the
visible hook. Lever down and simultaneously
open the porthole as shown in figure 2.
Remember to re-
the end of the process.