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High water level

Washing Machine door does not open - Water level too high

Gorenje · Washing Machines

What does High water level mean?

The Washing Machine door will not open because the water level inside the drum is too high, preventing safe access.

Common Causes

  • Program interrupted before draining
  • Issue with the drainage system

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Drain the water using the 'Drain' program or the 'Spinning' program.

  2. 2

    Wait for the program to complete and the drum to be empty.

  3. 3

    If you still cannot open the door, consult the emergency door opening instructions (see chapter 'Errors: what to do? / Manual opening of Washing Machine door').

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Related Faults

180 V > U > 260 VDisplay shows '180 V > U > 260 V' — Extended voltage fluctuation detectedAcoustic signal (START/PAUSE) / TIME REMAINING flashesAcoustic signal & TIME REMAINING flashes three times — Washing Machine door openAlternating "/" and "/" symbols on displayAlternating symbols on display — Power supply failure during program
Source: Gorenje Washing Machines
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