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How to change the programme buttons on a washing machine Hotpoint WMA 60P

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    How to change the programme buttons on a washing machine Hotpoint WMA 60P
  2. Safety First: Remove the plug from the mains socket
    Safety First
  3. Tools required are a phillips screwdriver and a T15 torx spanner
    Phillips screwdriver, T10 torque
  4. A small  flat head screwdriver
    Tools for sebo sole plate
  5. Remove the screw cover caps on both sides of the lid
    WMA 60 lid 1
  6. Using the T15 torx spanner remove 2 lid retaining screws
    WMA 60 lid 2
  7. Lift the lid slightly
    WMA 60 lid 3
  8. Push the lid back and remove it
    WMA 60 lid 4
  9. Lid removed
    WMA 60 lid removed
  10. Remove the soap dispenser
    WMA 60 Soap Dispencer removal
  11. Using the phillips screwdriver remove 3 console retaining screws
    WMA 60 Console 1
  12. From the left pull the console away from the machine
    WMA 60 Console 2
  13. From the right un-clip the console
    WMA 60 Console 3
  14. Make a note of the wires (a photograph is useful)
    WMA 60 Console 4
  15. Release the wires from the control module by pushing them away 
    WMA 60 Console 5
  16. Wires released now remove the console
    WMA 60 Console 6
  17. Console removed from machine
    WMA 60 Console removed
  18. Using the flat head screwdriver un-clip the control module 
    WMA 60 Control module 1
  19. Release a further clip on the control module
    WMA 60 Control module 2
  20. Remove the control module
    WMA 60 Control module 3
  21. Control module removed
    WMA 60 Control module 4
  22. Carefully remove the plastic protector covering the buttons and display lens
    WMA 60 Control module 5
  23. Un-clip programme buttons strip of 7
    WMA 60 Prog button 1
  24. Remove programme buttons strip of 7
    WMA 60 Console Strip 3
  25. Programme buttons removed
    WMA 60 Prog button removed
  26. Take new programme buttons from its package ensuring its correct for appliance
    WMA 60 Prog button image
  27. Locate the new programme buttons strip of 7 into the console
    WMA 60 Console Strip 3
  28. Push the new programme buttons strip of 7 into the console & clip into position
    WMA 60 Prog button 3
  29. Replace the control module and clip it into place
    WMA 60 Control module 3
  30. The console is now ready to be fitted to machine
    WMA 60 Console buttons replaced 2
  31.  Attach the wires to the control module
    WMA 60 Console 6
  32. Wires attached
    WMA 60 Console 4
  33. From the right clip the console into the machine
    WMA 60 Console 3
  34. From the left push the console into the machine to locate it
    WMA 60 Console 2
  35. Using the phillips screwdriver replace the 3 console retaining screws
    WMA 60 Console 1
  36.  Replace the soap dispenser 
    WMA 60 Soap Dispencer removal
  37. Relocate the lid and slide forward to engage it
    WMA 60 lid 4
  38. Using the T15 torx spanner replace the 2 lid retaining screws
    WMA 60 lid 2
  39. Replace the 2 screw cover caps
    WMA 60 lid 1

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Disclaimer: The information provided has been prepared as a guide only and the steps taken are likely to vary for different appliance models. We strongly recommend using a qualified engineer to undertake major repairs and fault finding.

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