switch the machine off at the wall...(my model is a wdl540) and under the front foot plate there is a switch to open the door, which you pull..andthen must put back....make sure the machine isnt full of water first if possible...
my awful new machine also flashed at me, when I tried to cancel the tumble dryer programme...and then fused itself...joy!!...but the switch thing is in my new instriuctions
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