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Original poster

fucking BASTARD washing machine

22 replies

saidthespiderwithahorridsmile · 04/07/2011 23:15

it has jammed shit, I can't get the fucking door open

the kids' school uniforms are in it, dh is away, I need to go to bed

FUCKING thing is stuck fast, how can this BE???

OP posts:
Imnotaslimjim · 04/07/2011 23:17

sorry to point out the pbvious but have you tried just turning it off? Uplug it if you have to. Have lots of towels ready though, there is a good chance its full of water

ddubsgirl · 04/07/2011 23:18

has it got water in it?

Original poster
saidthespiderwithahorridsmile · 04/07/2011 23:19

it has finished, it's a load from earlier

rang dh and he said put it on an extra spin and see if that releases the door

but now it's making weird whirry noises

I want to go to bed Sad

OP posts:
BertieBotts · 04/07/2011 23:19

Have you tried kicking it?

snice · 04/07/2011 23:20

is it still full of water?
this is a great website that tells you how to mend washing machines

BertieBotts · 04/07/2011 23:20

(the door. Sometimes the lock sticks on mine and kicking it releases it.)

Original poster
saidthespiderwithahorridsmile · 04/07/2011 23:20

yes Bertie I have tried kicking it!

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BertieBotts · 04/07/2011 23:22

If the uniforms aren't ready for tomorrow, just send them in normal, plain, close to school colours if possible clothes and a note. You can't help the washing machine breaking down, and it's too late to call out a plumber.

NettoSuperstar · 04/07/2011 23:23

Oooh, bloody hell.
Have you tried smiling at it, and being nice?

FabbyChic · 04/07/2011 23:24

If you cut the power it should allow the door to be open.

NettoSuperstar · 04/07/2011 23:27

How do you cut the power?

Normally I mean, not when my child stamps on the floor.

Imnotaslimjim · 04/07/2011 23:27

Sounds like there is a blockage in the pump - kick it again if you can, it might dislodge it (its usually something like a small coin or toy) has it done a fast spin?

Imnotaslimjim · 04/07/2011 23:28

just unplug it

snice · 04/07/2011 23:33

honestly look at the repair website

we mended ours last week which was stuck full of water

madasa · 05/07/2011 17:06

If you've filled it with 'shit' what do you expect?
Hope you got it fixed

SarahStratton · 05/07/2011 18:09

The Great Washing Machine Die Off has struck again :(

kaumana · 05/07/2011 18:13

OP did you get it open?

walesblackbird · 05/07/2011 18:13

Mine did that - the day we got back from holiday last year. It had a pile of stuff in it, it was a Friday and no-one could come out until the Tuesday. I was seething.

The lock was knackered and turning it off and on, kicking it, shoving it made no difference. The engineer had to bugger about with it and then change the door locking device.

You have my sympathy.

GreatBallsOfFluff · 05/07/2011 20:27

Very unhelpful post but can I ask what type of washing machine it is as both my mother and I had a Hotpoint which did exactly that

Italiangirl · 05/07/2011 21:08

Bastard thing indeed - sympathies!

Console yourself with the thought that, given the universe is seriously skewed towards the "shit" corner this eve, you're bound to experience spectacular redress tomorrow.

Cue finding a forgotten £20 note when you finally manage to get aforementioned bastard door open, a forgotten mufti day tomorrow, and a totally gorgeous salesman who flirts nicely with you when you go to buy a replacement for the bastard thing. Hang in there!

HarrietJones · 05/07/2011 21:10

All the trendiest washing machines are breaking this week. There were a few threads at the weekend.

DanFmDorking · 05/07/2011 21:49

Get a wicker basket ? in our house the dirty clothes go into a fawn coloured wicker basket and a few days later they are in the drawers - clean and ironed.

Why don?t you get one of those?

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