How do I open the locked door?

Opening a locked residential washing machine door or lid when the electronic safety interlock refuses to release requires relieving internal water pressure and draining residual electrical power from the thermal wax motor. First, check that the inner drum is completely empty of standing water; if water remains, run a manual drain program or use the emergency drain tube behind the lower service access panel. Second, unplug the washing machine power cord from the wall outlet for five full minutes to let the internal wax motor cool down and retract the locking pin completely. You can troubleshoot door releases safely. You can verify that your force-unlock procedure was successful when hearing an audible click allows the door or lid to open freely without pulling on the plastic handle.