[Sea Note]

The four interacting mechanisms that come to mind are:

(a) the air pressure valve located in the small electronics bay (front triangular bay under the driver's window on our front-entry 2008). It is a red knob actuated by turning clockwise or counterclockwise to the stop as indicated.

(b) the electric system (see post above - is it locked out by code or is there no power?)

© the mechanical door locks (I believe both must be unlocked for the door to open - my recollection is that each key turns top inward to unlock).

(d) the emergency release lever (mine is located in the first bay aft of the front entrance door on top of the forward wall - it is a red handle).

If it were me, I would do the following:

1. Ensure there is no air pressure to the door by turning the nob referenced in (a) to service (you will hear the air release if there is pressure). This is for safety and to prevent damage when you pull the emergency release (described below).

2. Unlock the mechanical locks ©

3. Pull the emergency release lever (d) and try to pull the door open with your fingers. If no joy, cycle one of the mechanical locks and repeat (2) until you have covered all four combinations to ensure both mechanical locks are unlocked.

4. Call Newell if none of the above works or if you cannot get access to the release lever and they may be able to advise you as to how to access that bay.

5. Please post to let us know your results so others can benefit.