How to change the Outer Door Frame on a Hotpoint Washing Machine
- How to change the Outer Door Frame on a Hotpoint Washing Machine
- Safety First:Remove the Plug from the Mains Socket
- Tools required:Phillips & a small flat head screwdriver
- Using the phillips screwdriver remove the 2 door hinge retaining screws
- Remove the door from the appliance
- Door removed from appliance
- Place the door on a flat surface
- Using the phillips screwdriver remove 2 screws to the inner trim
- Remove 2 further screws to the door inner trim
- Using a phillips screwdriver remove 2 door hinge retaining screws from the door
- Using the small flat head screwdriver separate the door trim from the door face
- Lift the inner door trim slightly to remove it
- Remove the door inner trim
- Door inner trim removed
- Remove the hinge and hinge bearings
- Hinge and hinge bearings removed
- Make a note of how the door bowl sits on the door outer door frame
- Make a note on how the door bowl sits over the door release kit
- Remove the door bowl
- Make a note of how the door bowl shield sits on the door outer trim
- Remove the door bowl sheild
- Make a note of how the door release kit fits onto the outer door frame
- Remove the door release kit
- Door release kit removed from outer door frame
- Take the outer door frame from its package ensuring its correct for the appliance
- Fit the door release kit onto the new outer door frame
- Door release kit in place
- Replace the door bowl shield onto the new outer door frame
- Door bowl shield in place
- Replace the door bowl
- Door bowl in place sits over the door release kit
- Door bowl in place and in the correct position
- From the opposite side replace the hinge
- Replace the hinge and hinge bearings
- Hinge and hinge bearings in place
- Replace the door inner trim
- Make sure the hinge and the hinge bearings are positioned correctly
- Push down & click the inner door trim into place
- Using the phillips screwdriver replace 2 door hinge retaining screws
- Replace 2 further screws each side of the inner door trim
- Replace 2 further screws securing the door release kit
- Position the door & hinge against the casing & replace the retaining screws
- Using the phillips screwdriver tighten the door hinge retaining screws
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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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