Disassembling the washing machine hatch

Many washing machines have a weak point in the handle; it can stop functioning at the most inopportune moment. To replace a faulty part, you will have to disassemble the washing machine door. Let's figure out how to do this correctly.

What to do if the lock is locked?

An extremely unpleasant situation, most often it occurs when the owner tries to open the washing machine to remove laundry from the drum. At this moment, the handle “clicks” loudly and breaks off, making it impossible to open the hatch. What to do in this case?

In fact, everything is not as sad as it might seem; you can open the drum of a washing machine using an ordinary spoon, the procedure is:

• select a suitable cutlery; on each machine the blocking element may be located at a different distance;
• determine the middle of the hatch;
• insert the handle of the spoon into the gap between the door and the body of the washing machine;
• feel for the required part and press on the spoon.

The locking mechanism will operate and the door will open. If you don’t succeed the first time, perform the procedure several more times, changing the vertical position, i.e. try to feel the element a little lower or higher.

Important! Before opening the washing machine, you must wait some time for the handle lock to release; it can only be opened after some time has passed after washing.

Some washing machines are more advanced in this aspect; the designers have provided an emergency opening lever, it is located at the bottom of the body, not far from the drain filter.

Disassembly instructions

Once you have been able to open the door, you need to begin the disassembly procedure. The old pen will be thrown away; it cannot be repaired; you need to purchase a new one. In order not to make a mistake with your choice, you should write down the serial number of the washing machine, as well as its model. What do we have to do?

1. Turn off the power to the machine.
2. Turn off the water supply valves.
3. Remove the door from the special hinge; to do this, you need to unscrew the two fastening bolts.
4. Place the door on a horizontal surface and begin disassembling the hatch.
5. Unscrew the screws located along the entire inner perimeter of the sash, do not lose them.
6. Detach the sunroof top and glass (carefully with the latches).
7. There is a metal rod on the inside; you need to remove it and take out the remaining elements of the lock: a spring, a plastic part, a latch, a pin connecting the mechanism.

After complete disassembly, all that remains is to install the new handle in the reverse order. Even if only one element is broken, each one must be replaced. Otherwise, there is a risk that any of the parts will not fit the new handle, which will lead to another malfunction. To install a new handle, you must do the following:

• install a new spring;
• position the new retainer on the side of the spring, holding it with a screwdriver; install the retaining pin, but not completely;
• put the plastic handle on the latch and push the pin until it stops.

That's all, all that remains is to assemble the door in the reverse order and the repair is complete. Anyone who reads this article can cope with it. In the future, you should refrain from suddenly opening the handle of the washing machine.If you are not sure that you can cope with the repair, contact a service center or call a specialist to your home.

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