AEG L87405FL Support Question
AEG L87405FL Support Question
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Question posted by maggieCJRObarwell on January 31st, 2024
Door Will Not Open
how do I open the washing machine door when it is stuck. The catch mechanism seems loose
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Answer #1: Posted by SonuKumar on January 31st, 2024 8:13 AM
SonuKumar
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I understand your frustration with the stuck door on your AEG L87405FL washing machine. A loose catch mechanism can definitely contribute to this issue. Here are some steps you can try to open the door, starting with the least invasive and moving on to more involved methods:
Simple Approaches:
Check for Child Lock: Ensure the child lock is deactivated. Some AEG models have a padlock symbol on the display or buttons to indicate an active child lock. Consult your user manual for specific instructions on deactivating it.
Power Cycle: Turn off the washing machine at the power outlet, wait for a few minutes, and then turn it back on. This can sometimes reset stuck electronics and allow the door to unlock.
Gentle Jiggle: Try gently jiggling the door handle while pulling in a steady motion. This may be enough to dislodge the loose catch mechanism and allow the door to open.
More Advanced Methods:
Emergency Release Cable: Most AEG washing machines have an emergency release cable located near the drain filter flap. Consult your user manual for the exact location and instructions on pulling the cable to unlock the door.
Credit Card Trick: If the emergency release cable isn't accessible, you can try the "credit card trick." Carefully insert a thin, flexible object like a credit card or plastic spatula into the gap between the door and the washing machine body, near the hinge. Aim for the area where the latch mechanism is located. Once you feel the latch, try to push or pry it to release the door. Be cautious not to damage the washer's body or the credit card.
Remove Top Panel: As a last resort, you can attempt to remove the top panel of the washing machine to access the door lock mechanism directly. This is a more complex task and should only be undertaken if you're comfortable with tools and have some technical knowledge. Refer to your user manual or online guides for specific instructions on your model.
Important Safety Precautions:
Never force the door open. This can damage the lock mechanism and cause further problems.
Always unplug the washing machine from the power outlet before attempting any of these methods.
If you're unsure about any step, consult a qualified appliance repair technician.
I hope these suggestions help you resolve the stuck door issue with your AEG L87405FL washing machine. Remember, if you're not comfortable trying any of these methods yourself, don't hesitate to seek professional help from a qualified technician.
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Sonu
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Related AEG L87405FL Manual Pages
Product Manual - Page 1
EN User Manual Washing Machine
L 87405 FL
Product Manual - Page 2
... your product for better service: www.registeraeg.com
Buy Accessories, Consumables and Original spare parts for choosing this AEG product. CONTROL PANEL...6 5. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 3. EMERGENCY DOOR OPENING 26 15. PROGRAMMES ...9 6. 2 www.aeg.com
CONTENTS
1. BEFORE FIRST USE...15 10. Please spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it to...
Product Manual - Page 3
... SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use causes injuries and damages. ENGLISH 3
1. The manufacturer is open. • If the appliance has a child safety device, we recommend you activate it. •...Keep all detergents away from children. • Keep children and pets away from the appliance door when it is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use of 10 kg (refer to ...
Product Manual - Page 4
...; Adjust the feet to have the necessary space between the appliance and the carpet.
• Do not install the appliance where the appliance door can not be fully opened.
2.2 Electrical connection
• The appliance must be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Should the mains cable need...
Product Manual - Page 5
...; Cut off the mains cable and discard it. • Remove the door catch to prevent children and pets to get closed in the appliance.
1
2
3
1 Worktop
2 Detergent dispenser
3 Control panel
4 Door handle
4
5 Rating plate
6 Drain pump filter
7 Feet for a ... 7 Risk of injury or suffocation. • Disconnect the appliance from the laundry.
3. Risk of the door while a programme operates.
Product Manual - Page 8
...indicator bar appears only if the related function is on when you try to change the washing programme while it operates. The indicator bar fills accordingly to «Troubleshooting».
Programme time... alarm codes. Refer to the set one of 1 minute.
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You cannot open the door only when the symbol goes off. I Graphic bars
The child safety lock symbol comes on ....
Product Manual - Page 10
... more soft. Do not use any hygienic cycle.
Items in the drum.
Also for dried, washed or worn once laundry. Steam programmes do not perform any detergent. In this way the wash is extended. To rinse and spin the laundry.
Refresh 40° C
1.5 kg
Steam programme for tumble drying. • all items with light...
Product Manual - Page 11
...button to dewrinkle the laundry.
1) To reduce the creases of the laundry, this cycle regulates the water temperature and performs a soft wash and spin phase. According to ensure a gentle washing. If you set ... as a normal functioning of combined energy and water consumption for washing normally soiled cotton laundry. Consider this cycle the drum rotates slowly to regulation 1061/2010...
Product Manual - Page 12
It is possible to load fully the appliance, however the washing results are washed according to the instructions issued by The Woolmark The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by the manufacturer of this washing machine. 12 www.aeg.com Programme
Stains/Prewash 1) Extra Rinse 2) Time Save 3) Delay Start
Wool/Silk
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■
■...
Product Manual - Page 13
...
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Standard 60 °C cotton
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0,76
48
167
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Standard 40 °C cotton
5
0,52
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151
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1) At the end of laundry, the water and ambient temperature.
During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically calculated and can change the data: the quantity and type of spin phase. 2) Not available for...
Product Manual - Page 14
... two options. Use this button to add the stain and/or a prewash phase to a washing programme. The related symbol and the indicator bar comes on .
7.5 Stains/Prewash
Press this... deactivate/activate the acoustic signals, press Stains/Prewash and Extra Rinse at the same time for laundry with a high level of the programme.
SETTINGS
8.1 Acoustic signals
The acoustic signals operate when:...
Product Manual - Page 15
... small quantity of water leakage or damage to the laundry. Refer to activate the
appliance. A short tune sounds.
10.2 Loading the laundry
1. Open the appliance door 2. Make sure not to the mains
socket. 3.... appliance cannot start a programme for washing phase.
2. Set and start .
8.3 Permanent Extra Rinse
With this option,
press Temp. Close the door firmly. DAILY USE
ENGLISH 15
•...
Product Manual - Page 17
...Pause again to set of delay. Now, you have put in the drum to the laundry you can cancel or change the set the appliance to flash. The related indicator flashes....Press the button Start/Pause again. The programme starts, the door is completed, the programme starts automatically.
Change the function set a new washing programme. Press button Delay Start again and again until the ...
Product Manual - Page 18
... end of cycle
When the programme has finished, the appliance stops automatically. Remove the laundry from the appliance. 3.
Press button Auto Off to open the door.
Open the appliance door. 3.
While a programme or the delay start continues.
10.13 End of the washing programme Press the button Auto Off to activate the appliance again. • After...
Product Manual - Page 19
...; Some coloured items can cause balance problems with the maximum load of laundry.
• If necessary, use a stain remover when you use a water softener for washing machines: - If this occurs, adjust manually the items in the appliance laundry without the prewash phase to wash laundry with normal soil.
• Always start the spin phase again.
11...
Product Manual - Page 20
...laundry from the laundry wash. Only use only special products for washing machine. Clean the drum with a small quantity of detergent. 20 www.aeg.com
Use the correct quantity of the product.
12.3 Maintenance wash... 2.
Make regularly a maintenance wash. CAUTION! Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of detergent.
12.4 Door seal
Regularly examine the seal ...
Product Manual - Page 24
... delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the end of the water supply is open . Make sure that there is connected to Safety chapters.
13.1 Introduction
The start . If not...and cleaning". Please check the
door!
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Make sure that the Start/Pause has been pressed.
Problem The programme does not start of the water inlet hose is open or
not closed . Make ...
Product Manual - Page 25
...drum.
Make sure that the drain hose has no damages. You cannot open the door, please read carefully «Emergency door opening».
Contact the Authorised Service Centre. If you set an option which...may be caused by a failure of the drain hose is correct.
Make sure that the washing programme is not clogged. Set the drain programme if you use the correct detergent and the...
Product Manual - Page 26
... increases the duration time.
If the display shows other alarm codes. EMERGENCY DOOR OPENING
In case of failure, it using the emergency unlock feature. Press the button Auto Off to remove the stubborn stains before you wash the laundry.
This
the time displayed. is restored.
Make sure that you press only the wanted button...
Product Manual - Page 27
... health and to recycle waste of the water storage tank. 2) Connect the water inlet hose to have more than 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar). Take out the laundry and then close the appliance door.
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