Dishwasher door stuck closed

[Error123]

Well just that really. Son put a plate in and it closed and now won't open. Full of dirty dishes of cours! Have tried a flat head screw driver along the top but to no avail. It's well closed.

Any tips so I don't damage it? Need it open ASAP before it stinks!

Generic currys dishwasher non branded.

[PigletJohn]

I don't know, but if you can find the model number you may be able to look up the instructions online.

Does it have a child-proof lock?

[Error123]

Thanks. No way to see model as its inside the door. No child lock at all.

[Error123]

Currys Essentials CDW45W10 Dishwasher is the model! I found it online. But still can't open it.

[PigletJohn]

don't know.

It is possible for the latch to go in the closed position when open, but that prevents it shutting (you have to pull the hook out). No experience of a jammed shut door. I think it needs a mender. I expect it will be made by some large appliance manufacturer, if you roam a spare parts website like, you may find parts say "Also fits...." which will tell you the real make, possibly Kenwood or Matsui.

[PigletJohn]

probably this www.espares.co.uk/product/es1571395/dishwasher-door-lock-and-handle?SearchTerm=currys%20CDW45W10

there is a video which may not help. he says it might be the hinges.

[Error123]

Thanks you. I've tried everything, think may need to call someone to open it.

[PtraciDjelibeybi]

Sorry if you have already thought of this, but have you tried running it? I had a similar problem with my washing machine, but I ran it and then it opened fine (and never had the problem since)...

[Error123]

Hi Yep, I ran it,mainly because the dishes would be stinking otherwise. But no change. It's def a huge problem and not an electrical fault.

[Lozza13]

How did you ever manage to get the door open. I have same problem with same model?