Today, I decided to do a load of laundry. Two minutes into the cycle, I realized that I left my iPod in my sweatpants pocket. The washing machine door locks automatically and cannot be opened until the 40-minute cycle is up. FML
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The machine was in my dorm building and was your generic industrial washer - no OFF switch, no fancy doors, etc. Once the cycle's on, it's on for the duration. Since it was linked up to 9 other machines, had I pulled the plug, I would've not only flooded out the laundry room but would have had 9 very unhappy residents on my back..heh. Oh, and never mind the happy ending - the iPod never bounced back to life. Serves me right, I guess.
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Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
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tokenblackrugger 0
if you turn the cycle or machine off the door unlocks. You can then turn it back on and keep washing your clothes.
failz808 0
That's why you always check your pants pockets to make sure they're empty before you throw them in the wash.
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dragon_fml 0
I would unplug right away. heck, I always forget my changes or bills in my pocket. In the end, they were still there so I can still use that. :)
kkkristennnn 0
That sucksss, I've washed my house phone and my dads cell phone. Definitely let it dry out before you do anything. Gooood luck dude.
hurrdurr 0
This is what you get for being a puppet of a consumerist society.
hybridstar 0
that sucks. i hope it wont happen again.
meow_meow_fml 0
well done, its a lesson learned at why your mum usually checks the pockets
TheAntiComment 0
lol #56
c8oakes 0
I almost did this to my watch once at a laundromat. However if you had found the cord for your machine you could have unplugged it and that would have let you open the door. I saved my watch in this process.
Zic_fml 7
Put it in the bowl of rice or silica gel. Don't power it on.
failwhatwhat 0
stick it in some uncooked rice. worked for me !
FuuckMyLife 0
same thing happened to my friend. put it in a bowl and cover it completely in dry rice for a few days. then charge it fully and turn it on. Should work!! :)