How to change a Sump Kit on washing machine Hotpoint WMA 60P

  1. Washing Machine
    How to change a Sump Kit on washing machine Hotpoint WMA 60P
  2. Safety FirstRemove the Plug from the Mains Socket
    Safety first 2
  3. Tools required: Mole grips,T15 torx and a flat head screwdriver
    Mole grip, T15 and flat screwdriver
  4. Smear a small amount of sealant around hoses where indicated

    Sealant can be purchased here
    Silicone Sealant 60ml
  5. Using a soft cloth for protection lay the machine on its face (folded dustsheet)
    WMA 60 Lower back plate 1
  6. Using the T15 screwdriver remove the screws retaining the lower back panel
    WMA 60 Lower back plate 2
  7. Lower back panel removed
    WMA 60 Lower back plate removed
  8. Locate the Sump Kit through the aperture 
    WMA 60   Sump Kit 1
  9. Using the mole grip release the corbin clip securing the hose to the drain pump
    WMA 60   Sump Kit 2
  10. Corbin clip removed
    WMA 60   Sump Kit 3
  11. Remove the hose from the drain pump
    WMA 60   Sump Kit 4
  12. Using a screwdriver release the jubilee clip securing the sump kit to the sump
    WMA 60   Sump Kit 5 
  13. Remove the sump kit from the sump
    WMA 60   Sump Kit 7
  14. Locate the pressure hose attached to the sump kit and remove it
    WMA 60   Sump Kit 9
  15. Pressure hose removed from sump kit
    WMA 60   Sump Kit 10
  16. Sump kit removed from sump
    WMA 60   Sump Kit 11
  17. Take the new Sump Kit from its package ensuring its correct for the appliance
    WMA 60 Sump Hose Kit
  18. Fit the pressure hose to the new sump kit
    WMA 60   Sump Kit 10
  19. Pressure hose fitted to sump kit
    WMA 60   Sump Kit 9
  20. Using a suitable sealent fit the new sump kit to the sump
    WMA 60   Sump Kit 8
  21. Push the sump kit well onto the sump
    WMA 60   Sump Kit 6
  22. Using a screwdriver tighten the jubilee clip securing the sump kit to the sump
    WMA 60   Sump Kit 5
  23. Using a suitable sealant fit the hose onto the drain pump
    WMA 60   Sump Kit 4
  24. Push the hose well onto the drain pump
    WMA 60   Sump Kit 3
  25. Using the mole grip fit the corbin clip securing the hose to the drain pump
    WMA 60   Sump Kit 2
  26. Using the T15 screwdriver replace the screws retaining the lower back panel 
    WMA 60 Lower back plate 2
  27. The machine can now be stood up
    WMA 60   Sump Kit 1
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    Tools required can be purchased here

    Sealant can be purchased here 

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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