How to change a door interlock on a Washing Machine Hotpoint WMA 60P

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.