Most washing machines have a timer that prevents you from opening the hatch just after the washing cycle ends. Instad you must wait for the timer to go off, usually a minute or two, before you can open the hatch.

Why? Would letting the user open the hatch immediately after washing ends pose any safety or other issues?

  • Ataraxia@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    My washing machine can be opened when running at any time so no idea what washing machines you have. Considering I want it to be going already when I add detergent.

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      1 year ago

      Front-loaders usually restrict you from opening the door before they’re drained, or else some idiot would flood their apartment.