zanussi jet system excel 1250 door handle broken. sheets sti

[trancemistress]

I have thought the handle looked a bit flimsy. It has lasted 6 years but snapped yesterday. The wet sheets are still inside. I have tried opening it with a knife but no luck. I would also like to know how to fit a replacement.
I would really appreciate some advice. Cheers!

 

[LURO]

Copied from Harvey - excellent Tip:-

If it's just the catch and not the door lock, try getting a piece of string longer than the circumference of the door. Thread it between the door and the seal and pull the door catch towards the center of the door. So long as the door lock isn't jammed that sometimes works.