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Can the washer-dryer drying door be opened as soon as the drum stops?

No. Drum movement stopping does not establish that the lock can be released or the contents are cool. The machine may be in a controlled pause or finishing stage.

Understanding this situation

Use the displayed status and exact manual. A hot load and retained water can require the door to remain secured, and a handle should never be forced because the drum appears still.

A useful next step

Wait for the normal documented permission to open. If the door remains locked after the expected sequence, record the display and whether drying completed. Do not apply a generic emergency release procedure from another model to a hot combined appliance.

Manuals and supporting guidance

Model-specific instructions take priority. These references support the practical principles discussed here; they do not diagnose your appliance.

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