Hoover HWE Serie Manuel D'utilisation page 69

6. PORTHOLE EMERGENCY OPENING
Should the porthole be locked due to power
Shortage (if the plug is removed before the
end of the cycle, re-plug it and turn off the
machine to open the door) or as a result of
a fault, it can be opened according to the
following emergency unlocking procedure:
1. Disconnect the machine from the power
socket.
2. Ensure that the water level is below the
porthole before opening it, to prevent any
flooding. Otherwise, drain excess water
through the drain tube and collect it in a
bucket.
3. Tilt the machine (or increase the feet
height) and remove the visible screw in
the front bottom corner of the washing
machine (fig. 1).
4. Insert a screw driver or a similar tool in the
visible hook. Lever down and simultaneously
open the porthole as shown in figure 2.
5. Remember to re-assemble the screw at
the end of the process.
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