By DumbDinosaur - 09/03/2009 15:01 - United States

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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DumbDinosaur 0

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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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.

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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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triplethreat13 0

for future reference, ALWAYS check your pockets before laundry. but in the meantime, throw it in a bag of rice, rice will soak up just about any liquid

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wadegirl23 0

i did the same thing. i turned it on and it worked it had some water bubles but i let it dry and its fine. works the same way

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teozac 0

YDI For buying exclusive washing machines

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dabomblyktiktikk 0

fake. yuu culda saved it. so if it isnt then yuu deserved itt.

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frosting1012 0

unplug ur washer or break into it. either way u have to pay abit 400$

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hassenpfeffermmm 0

I'm afraid I can't allow that John.

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all_u_needislove 0

Eesh that sucks :(

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pinkdancemusic 0

u know u can just turn the power of right?

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varkey 7

i'm pretty sure u can cancel the cycle otherwise you have a really stupid machine

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