My AEG OKO LAVAMAT 72620 door won't open?

Many thanks for these helpful posts! Saved me a big repair bill on my AEG 72600. My machine's door interlock was causing problems. In my case I think it was down to a poor electrical connection in the connector plug to the interlock mechanism and/or the pressure switch. Cleaned the contacts with isopropyl alcohol and the machine was back up and running.

PP
January 2013

I have experienced the same problem. The solution to the problem in my case was as follows:
- One of the screws holding the interlock has been loosened (due to the vibrations over a period of time I presume.)

-I HAVE DISCONNECTED THE MACHINE FROM THE MAIN POWER !
-I have removed the back and the top cover in order to access the interlock from the inside. I manipulated the interlock to its proper location manually and opened the door.
-I then screwed back and tightened the screws which holds the interlock.
-The problem is solved.

Sami Ednan
September 2010

Power off, drag machine out onto the floor, remove back and top cover. Some interlocks prevent the door from opening if the drum is moving. The mechanism that detects this is called a pecker unit and it is located around the motor pulley. It connects to the interlock via a cable assembly. If the pecker unit is broken in the "on" position it may be preventing the interlock opening. Visually check and try to activate the mechanism by hand.
Other interlocks have a secondary locking system which ties in with the pressure switch - the mechanism which detects if there is water present in the drum. If this system is faulty - caused by blockages in the filter, pressure vessel or the thin rubber pipe running to the pressure switch the machine "thinks" its still full of water and wont allow the door to be opened. Take off the top cover, examine the interlock from behind and detach any rubber pipes or cables to try to open it from inside. Check all wires and connectors generally for internal breakages - caused by movement of the wiring loom attached to the drum. Over a long period of time the wire strands inside the insulator break through metal fatigue. Although the outside of the wire appears ok the internal is open circuit. Pull on each individual wire - if theyre ok internally, they shouldnt stretch. If all else fails, the interlock itself may be faulty and will have to be broken open. A replacement interlock unit and/or catch will of course be required.

Repair and service your own washing machine. Go to www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html

dannyboy
December 2008

faulty door lock.faulty pcb.hard to say which without replacing part and see what happens

ck
December 2008