Dishwasher, just finished cycle. Cannot open it! help....

[4th estate]

Hi everyone. Yeah, it's Sunday night, getting everything ready for tomorrow. Just went to unload the d/w. The door seems to be stuck and I cannot get it open!

Ah hell, all the stuff is in there! I think the spring might be gone on the door. Too bloody tired to investigate further, but if I pull on the door anymore (or kick the thing) there will be a worse problem...

It is an Ariston, integrated, and we've had it for years, never a problem. But cometh the day, cometh the hour.

Anyone know how to fix this, and get the thing open at least?

Thanks a lot.