I have a Hotpoint washer (WD71). The fuse went on it (in the plug at
any rate). When I changed it the washer came back on and carried on
from where it left off (or so it appeared).


With the machine unplugged !!!! reach in and operate the door lock
from the inside. Some have an adjustable threaded rod which may be
your problem. However given the fuse blowing it is possible that the
electric door lock (prevents the door opening mid cycle) has developed
a fault and in the permanently locked state. You may need a new one.

I think it is Hotpoint Interlock - HPT1602390 £9.99 from
http://shop.ezee-fix.co.uk/Ezee_FixS...point_879.html


Yours is the middle interlock, which will not open by simply lifting the
lock as it would on the first two. First of all, wait overnight and see if
the door lock releases, sometimes it will, otherwise you will need to force
the lock open from the top to avoid breaking the pecker onthe door.


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Ian Tilley
Ex-Kirklees Domestic Engineers
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