Press the “Start/Pause” button on the front of your washing machine and wait a few minutes for the washer to safely drain away water in the drum before it unlocks the door. Once this is done, you'll be able to open the door and add/remove items or make chances to the cycle.

Can you open a front load washer mid cycle?

No, it's not impossible – though depending on your model, it could be difficult or inadvisable. Front loader doors lock during their cycles for reasons of both convenience and safety. ... And NEVER try to force open the door of your front loader – you'll be putting both yourself and your appliance at risk.

How do you force a washing machine to unlock?

Opening a Manual Lock. Turn the washing machine off and unplug it. If you're in the middle of a cycle, turn the dial or press the button to pause or end the cycle. Wait 5-6 seconds to see if the door unlocks.