Even in the highest quality washing machine, the handle may break off. Its plastic part is very fragile. Being subjected to constant load when trying to open, it may not withstand. If you pull the handle before opening the lock, it will also break quickly. It cannot be repaired; you will need to install a new part. You can do this yourself.
How to open the door if the handle is broken
The cause of a breakdown is usually careless handling, and not a marriage or poor-quality device. As a rule, the handle breaks when you try to open the door after washing. You need to gently press on it until you hear a characteristic click, indicating the release of the lock, and then carefully open it.
Important:
After washing, you need to wait a few minutes, for some time the door remains locked.
When faced with a breakdown, there is no need to worry. You can replace a part without calling a specialist. First you need to dismantle it. There are several ways to do this.
You should first inspect the broken part. If only part of the handle breaks off, you may be able to open the door for the rest. Why sometimes you need to use tools. Having taken the part remaining on the door with pliers, it is necessary to press on the spring and pull the hatch towards you. If these steps do not help, you can use other methods:
- If the machine is equipped with emergency opening, it is necessary to pull on a special cable or lever. It is located near the drain filter. To get to it, you need to remove the bottom panel.
- Open the hatch from the inside. You need to remove the top cover of the equipment and reach by hand to the internal lock. Press on it and push the door from the inside.
- With a rope. Taking a strong rope, insert it into the hole between the hatch and the body from the side of the lock. Pull the rope and pull it from both sides to the lock. The rope will push the lever and the machine will open.
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How to dismantle
To change the handle, the door from the machine must be removed and the broken part dismantled.
Important:
Before disassembling the door, it is necessary to remember the location of the bolts, the mounting points of the handle and the side of the glass inclination. Better to take a picture of her, so as not to forget.
It is not difficult to dismantle it yourself, without the help of a master. The instruction is very simple:
- Open the door. Near the canopy find places of attachment to the body. As a rule, these are self-tapping screws that can be unscrewed with a Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the loading door cover and place it on the floor. It will need to be disassembled.
- Loosen the fixing bolts around the circumference of the cover. This requires a standard or Phillips screwdriver, depending on the type of fastener.
- Insert a flat screwdriver into the gap between the inner and outer parts, pry off. Disassemble the door into two halves, remove the glass.
- The handle is fixed with a metal rod. It is required to press on it with an awl or a thin pin, push and hook the rod, and then pull it out.
- Get the handle and spring.
Advice:
It is better to photograph the place of attachment of the handle before dismantling, so as not to get confused during assembly.
How to install a new handle
The pen should be purchased at a hardware store. When you go shopping, you need to rewrite the model and name of the machine so that the new part fits. It is equipped with a spring and a rod required for fastening.
Handle Installation Instructions:
- Insert the spring. It is required to put it in the same place where the previous one stood. It is important to be attentive while doing this. The spring should fit exactly into place. It's quite difficult, you need to try.
- Insert the hook with the handle until it stops.
- When the part has taken its position, insert the pin. It must be passed through all holes. While pushing, it should be rotated to facilitate entry into the holes. You can use pliers.
Having dealt with the problem, you should check if the handle is working properly. Due to the spring, it is slightly retracted. If the handle is not pushed by the spring, it is not inserted correctly. Better to disassemble it right away and try to insert it again.
Next, you need to place the glass and attach the second half of the lid until it clicks. Fasten the halves with the fixing bolts and install the door on the machine.
Advice:
If you cannot figure out how to replace the handle on your own, it is better to call the master so as not to damage the parts.
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