An intelligent washing machine door cover safety system and method are characterized in that the intelligent washing machine door cover safety system comprises a controller, a fingerprint identifier, a motor driving module, a detection module, an electromagnetic locking module, a fingerprint and digital code data storage module, a touch display screen and a battery power supply module, the controller is connected with the fingerprint identifier, the motor driving module, the detection module, the electromagnetic locking module, the fingerprint and digital code data storage module, the touch display screen and the battery power supply module, and the battery power supply module is connected with the controller, the fingerprint identifier, the motor driving module, the detection module, the electromagnetic locking module, the fingerprint and digital code data storage module and the touch display screen. The intelligent washing machine door cover safety system and method realize fully automatic opening and closing of a washing machine door cover, have the function of identifying the user identity through fingerprints and digital codes, guarantee safety of clothes, have the automatic door cover locking and closing function, and guarantee personal safety of children.