How to change a door interlock on a Washing Machine Hotpoint WMA 60P
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How to change a door interlock on a Washing Machine Hotpoint WMA 60P
- Safety First: Remove the plug from the mains socket
- Tools required are a phillips screwdriver and a T15 torx spanner
- A small flat head screwdriver
- Remove the screw cover caps on both sides of the lid
- Using the T15 torx spanner remove 2 lid retaining screws
- Lift the lid slightly
- Push the lid back and remove it
- Lid removed
- Remove the soap dispenser
- Using the phillips screwdriver remove 3 console retaining screws
- From the left pull the console away from the machine
- From the right un-clip the console
- Make a note of the wires (a photograph is useful)
- Release the wires from the control module by pushing them away
- Wires released now remove the console
- Console removed from machine
- Remove the door seal from the outer casing
- Using the flat head screwdriver separate the retaining clip
- Pull the retaining clip away with the door seal retaining wire attached
- Remove the door seal retaining wire
- Grip the door seal and pull it away from the outer casing
- Grip the kick strip and pull it away
- Remove the kick strip
- Remove 2 screws retaining the top of the front casing
- Remove 2 screws retaining the bottom of the front casing
- Lift and slide the front casing upwards a small amount
- Pull the front casing away from the machine
- Locate the door interlock on the inner side of the front casing
- Remove the 2 screws retaining the door interlock and remove it from the casing
- Make a note of the wires (a photograph is useful) and remove them
- Take the new interlock from its package ensuring its correct for the appliance
- Fit the wires into the door interlock
- Locate the door interlock on the inside of the front casing
- From the outside make sure its in the right position
- Replace the 2 retaining screws securing the door interlock
- Locate the front casing onto the plastic lugs on the side casing of the machine
- Push the side casing into position and push down onto the plastic lugs
- Replace 2 screws retaining the bottom of the front casing
- Replace 2 screws retaining the top of the front casing
- Replace the kick strip
- Push the kick strip into position
- Fit the door seal to the lip of the front casing
- Replace the door seal retaining wire securing the door seal to the front casing
- Clip the 2 parts into place
- Attach the wires to the control module
- Wires attached
- From the right clip the console into the machine
- From the left push the console into the machine to locate it
- Using the phillips screwdriver replace the 3 console retaining screws
- Replace the soap dispenser
- Relocate the lid and slide forward to engage it
- Using the T15 torx spanner replace the 2 lid retaining screws
- Replace the 2 screw cover caps
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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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