I've done it again!

My net bag lives in the 'clean sock drawer'. Washed and dried odd socks are dropped into the bag until their partner appears (usually from inside a duvet cover - even though I close the bottom of the cover - socks still wriggle in!).

All the ruddy time, then it’s a race to get to missed sock before our cocker spaniel runs off with it!

That’s probably because the water level is too high Welshpoppie

Pause button still wont release lock- not on mine anyway..Which are the washers which let you open it then? Please. (I am always finding stuff once its started)

I do it all the time!

Welshpoppy, do we have the same washer? 🤔Mines a Candy.

When we moved house i sorted my sons stuff- he had 54 separate 'spare' socks with no partners, and 18 pairs.

We never did find the missing ones even when packing/unpacking..Gawd knows what he did with them.& yes he's an adult.😆😁

Maybe the washer really does eat them🤔🤣

my dear OH fetches the washing for me and its like a trail when he does. Pair of knickers on the landing, sock on the stairs, bra on the bannisters and t shirt in the lounge!

Mt61

That’s probably because the water level is too high Welshpoppie

Once I hear it clunk and it locks there's no opening it, even if it hasn't started filling with water.

All the time 😩

Your not..but i dont care lol..
Just stick it back in the linen bin ...

Do as another lady suggested, press pause, turn it off at the mains and wait - it may take a few minutes. However, be careful if the water level was high enough to prevent the door from opening if you pressed pause before but it didn't open, when you open the door to add the escapee!

Turn the machine off at the plug. Wait for a minute or two and the door will unlock. I do this all the time.

This sounds daft but before loading I count the socks to make sure I have an even number. If odd, I retrace my steps and usually find it lying on the stairs.

If I switch my Bosch off quickly before water starts it will allow door to open after 3 mins. Yes, it's socks, usually my GDs.

Socks definitely have a mind of their own. They can be very naughty, play games, disappear for days, months and years or even leave home for good.

Ah ha

Our Bosch machine also has a function where you can stop the machine and open the door, provided the water level is low enough. It's invaluable!

WithNobsOnIt

Socks definitely have a mind of their own. They can be very naughty, play games, disappear for days, months and years or even leave home for good.

Ah ha

😁

When the DC were still at home, we had a large spare sock bag in the airing cupboard. For some reason their other halves must have left home because they never turned up and the lonely odd socks got thrown out in the end.

My machine lets you add things anytime during its cycle. Didn’t think I would use this when I bought it but it’s amazing how many times I have. It’s a Samsung which usefully sends me a message when it finishes. Didn’t think I needed this either but…….

Charleygirl5

My latest is losing the stray sock. I live on my own and not even an animal to blame.

That’s strange. Since I started living alone I haven’t mislaid any odd socks. When I moved I brought my odd socks with me in the forlorn hope that their partners would turn up, but they didn’t.

Cambia

My machine lets you add things anytime during its cycle. Didn’t think I would use this when I bought it but it’s amazing how many times I have. It’s a Samsung which usefully sends me a message when it finishes. Didn’t think I needed this either but…….

I also have a Samsung machine and love the fact that I can add an extra item any time. You just have to pause the cycle, pop open the little trapdoor within the large round door on the front, close it up and restart the machine. Sooo handy, It's meant to be for small things like socks but I've managed to cram the odd hand towel in when I forgot it.

All the time.. And I have array of odd socks in airing cupboard too

Aggie

Nor, hopefully, when the water has filled the machine!!

(If a front loader anyway)
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