The door of the washing machine broke: how to remove and disassemble

What to do if the door of the washing machine is broken? Do not rush to call the workshop, we will tell you how to fix the problem yourself. In the article, you will learn how to disassemble and repair the door without leaving your home.

Typical faults

Before proceeding with the repair, study the structure of the door, the features of its fastening. What problems happen:

  • Glass breaks.
  • The latch does not work or, on the contrary, it sticks.
  • The hinge support breaks.
  • The hatch blocking device (UBL) does not work.

If the damage is mechanical, you can repair it yourself. But it happens that a failure occurs in the control unit – then the door also does not block. Diagnosis and repair of the unit is best left to a professional.

Elimination of damage

Immediately prepare the necessary tools and materials:

  • cross and slotted screwdriver.
  • spare parts for replacement (lock, tongue, spare glass).

UBL repair

Can’t open the hatch after washing? Perhaps the UBL lock broke. Since it is powered by electronics, check if the lights in the apartment have been turned off. In this case, the door will remain locked.

The operating principle of the UBL is simple: the control module supplies electric current to the lock plates. When heated, they bend and press on the latch, which snaps the hatch.

How to understand that the device is broken? On the basis of these signs:

  • After turning off the machine, the hatch does not open.
  • When you start washing, an error code is knocked out on the screen.
  • You have loaded laundry, but the lock does not latch.

To make sure that the problem is in the device, and not the control board, you need to diagnose with a multimeter.

  • Attach the tester probes to the “neutral” and “lock phase” contacts.
  • Measure metrics.
  • Everything works if three digits are shown on the screen.
  • Then attach the probes to the “neutral” and “common” contacts.
  • Zeros or one on the screen indicate a breakdown.

To open the door when locked, you can use the method suggested by our users. Take a thin ribbon, thread it between the SMA body and the hatch. Clamping the ends on both sides, pull the braid towards you. After opening, you can begin to repair.

How to fix it yourself:

  • Pull back the cuff.
  • Remove the clamp with a screwdriver. If it is plastic, remove the latch.
  • Remove the screws that hold the device.
  • Tuck the cuff inward and remove the lock.
  • Disconnect the wiring.
  • Install the new part in reverse order.

Latch Replacement

Over time, the latch lever is deformed, bumps appear on it, which interfere with normal closing. To replace, you need to know how to remove the door:

  • Remove the clamp and rubber cuff. If there is no desire to completely remove it, bend it and tuck it inside.
  • On the side you will see the door fasteners.
  • Loosen two screws.
  • Raise the hatch up and remove from the seat.

To return the latch to a flat surface, you will need a file – grind off notches and bumps. Lubricate parts with graphite grease for best performance. Lock the door in place.

The reason for the loose closure of the drum may be sagging loops, loose fasteners. When installing the hatch in place, you need to adjust its position so that the latch fits normally into the hole.

Glass replacement

It’s good if the glass in your CMA model can be replaced, but such luck rarely falls. Otherwise, the gaps will have to be sealed.

  • From the outside, you need to attach a plastic film with tape. It is important that there are no gaps.
  • Apply reinforcing tape to the damaged part.
  • Prepare the epoxy resin solution in a separate vessel.
  • Fill the gap with mortar.
  • Remove the film after 24 hours. Remove blemishes with sandpaper.

How to prepare resin? In order for the product to have good adhesion and resistance to temperature extremes, a hardener is added to the composition. You can prepare a solution based on EDP glue:

  • Take 6 parts resin and 4 parts hardener.
  • Mix in a separate container until smooth.
  • If it turns out too thick, warm it up a little in a water bath.

Read the instructions carefully before breeding: an error in the ratios will affect the quality of the resin.

In some cases, a special sealant can be used, although it won’t last as long.

Adjusting or replacing the plastic support

To do this, you need to remove the door, disassemble the handle and repair the support.

  • Remove the sunroof. Lay it on a flat surface.
  • Unscrew the fasteners around the perimeter.
  • Remove the top and glass.
  • Now you can remove and replace the handle in case of breakage.
  • Remove the support for repair, drill a hole with a diameter of 3,8 mm in it.
  • Cut the nail to the desired length. Heat it up and thread it through the hole.
  • Wait for it to cool down for 2-3 minutes.

To avoid breakage of the handle or other elements, do not pull it hard when opening it. Also close the hatch carefully, do not slam the door. Otherwise, the elements will quickly wear out and break.

Now you know how to make repairs yourself. Follow the operating instructions and study the instructions before switching on. Then the equipment will last for many years.

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