i need to get my door open on my indesit w123(uk). the handle has snapped off leaving a flush breakage,need to know if i can open the door at present and be able to replace part myself instead of calling an engineer!

bob taylor, July 2005

seriously, how could people live without internet? THANK!

dan, October 2014

This is the method that worked on my WD10:

"to open the door put a screw driver between the plastic of the door and the plastic remaining from the broken handle. push remaining part of the broken handle to the left about 1-2mm (1/12inch) and with the free hand pull the door to open it. don't use too much force with the screw driver. pulling is awkward but use the small ledge space left by the broken handle to hold on to."

Tom.., February 2011

Can I just say, that after scouring bGoogle for answers, the screwdriver method worked brilliantly! THANK YOU!!!

"you can open the door by using a screw driver to lever the latch. Exact details I can't remember but buy the handle and you can work it out from there. The door handle on this model is poor design with limited strength!"

Tom.., February 2011

what way does the door handle go back on regarding the spring

brett, December 2009

to open the door put a screw driver between the plastic of the door and the plastic remaining from the broken handle. push remaining part of the broken handle to the left about 1-2mm (1/12inch) and with the free hand pull the door to open it. don't use too much force with the screw driver. pulling is awkward but use the small ledge space left by the broken handle to hold on to.

door handles from the following indesit models fit this unit

W103
W113
W123
W133
W161
W83
W93
W930U
W93UK
WD10
WD10UK
WD12

search ebay/google for parts or spares suppliers, chances are they will have it- common fault. my replacement cost £5 inc post on ebay

S Shah, August 2007

Hi Bob, interested to know if you managed to beat this problem and get the handle fixed.
I've just pulled the handle off my W123 door...(wife not best pleased but least I was attempting to wash some stuff!)
I managed to open the door with the screwdriver method below but wondering if you managed to fix...

Pete W, October 2005

you can open the door by using a screw driver to lever the latch. Exact details I can't remember but buy the handle and you can work it out from there. The door handle on this model is poor design with limited strength!

Malc, August 2005