Close Door Message won't go away?

After setting wash programme the message "close door" comes up with beeping sound, even though the door is closed. It won't go away despite closing door carefully, banging it shut or thudding it in various places when closed. This prevents the machine from starting. I have turned the machine off and then on again. Hotpoint Ultima 1000 model.
Valerie S, August 2007


done
Thank you Phil Grimshaw for your reply. The repair man came out and replaced the lock and a wire piece around the door, which heats up to lock the door, and cools down to release the catch.

Valerie S, September 2007
hi needs a new door interlock

phil grimshaw, August 2007
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