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?

  • Achird@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    I always assumed it was to give the water time to drain out so when you open the door it doesn’t just spill out over the floor

    • Doxin@yiffit.net
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      1 year ago

      Surely it could just wait with signaling the end of the program until the water has drained?