very simply; get a length of cord / sting and pull down both sides towards the hinge - this will catch the metal leaver and pull it open
Daniel Corlett, February 2010
Hi Got same machine and same problem - broken twice now within 1 year!! More details on above mend see site www.diynot.com - good luck!
keats, February 2008
unplug machine, take off top cover, try to open interlock from inside machine. May be necessary to break interlock open and fit a new one. Check out www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual/