Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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I forgot to put that last towel in the laundry machine - but the washing machine has already started and the door is LOCKED? 😩

In this video, I show you the simple chopstick trick I use to access the emergency door release and open the washing machine when switching it off isn’t enough.

🥢 All I needed was ONE chopstick
🔒 Find the emergency door-release tab
👇 Pull it down
👂 Listen for the CLICK
🚪 Door open — forgotten towel goes in!

⚠️ Important: Only use the emergency release when there is no water above the bottom of the door and the water is not hot. Never force the door open. The emergency-release design varies between washing-machine models, so check your machine’s manual before trying this.

A ridiculously simple trick — once you know where the emergency release is!

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