Washing machine - How to replace the control panel (4)
Issue
How to replace the control panel
Applies to:
- Washing machine
Resolution
Refer always to your product’s user manual safety information before any repair or maintenance operation. https://www.electrolux.com/support/user-manuals/
WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Before any repair or maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
WARNING! RISK OF INJURY
Always take care when moving appliances. For heavy appliances it's safest for two persons to move it. Always use safety gloves and safety footwear. Wear safety gloves at all times to protect from cuts from sharp edges.
WARNING! RISK OF EYE INJURY
Wear safety glasses if you perform maintenance or repair work involving springs.
WARNING! RISK OF PINCHING
Wear safety glovesif you perform maintenance or repair work involving belts.
WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD
Small parts not for children under 3 years. Keep all small parts and packaging out of reach of children.
Only adults should use or install the product.
Before any maintenance operation, turn off water supply to the appliance. Always empty the appliance of all the water. Any maintenance should be carried out with the appliance standing upright. Residual water could damage electronics if the appliance is placed on any of its sides.
Make sure to use the product only for its designated purpose and verify that it is a compatible part for the intended product.
Do not use or install the product if damaged.
Please note that self-repair or nonprofessional repair can have safety consequences if not done properly and might void the warranty. Possessing the necessary know-how is essential.
HOW TO REPLACE CONTROL PANEL
1. Open the detergent drawer and push the tab at the back left of the drawer to release the detergent drawer.
2. Unclip the three clips on the underside of the detergent drawer to release the drawer front, pull from the bottom to unhook the clips and the pull to release the top of the drawer front. (NOTE: When reinstalling clip the top of the drawer in first, then push the clips in at the bottom).
3. Carefully use a small flat blade screwdriver to prise open the two clips on the detergent drawer front to release the drawer insert. (NOTE: When reinstalling clip the top of the drawer insert first, then push the clips in at the bottom).
4. Unscrew the two 8mm screws on the back of the washing machine lid and slide back to release.
5. Unscrew the two 8mm screws on the water dispenser unit and the two 7mm screws at the top of the control panel.
6. Unscrew the two 8mm screws on the water dispenser unit and the two 7mm screws at the top of the control panel.
7. Unscrew the two PH2 screws in the detergent drawer housing
8. Release the cable holder from the control panel crossbar.
9. Use a flat blade screwdriver to lever the clip on the detergent housing from the control panel crossbar to release the control panel. Pull the control panel towards you to release.
10. Carefully disconnect the wiring connector for the user interface board. Be careful not to damage the connector.
11. Unscrew the eight PH2 screws that hold the user interface to the control panel.
12. Unclip the clips around the user interface board and selector switch to release the user interface board from the control panel. (NOTE: When reinstalling ensure the prongs for the user interface are refitted into their allotted sections correctly and are not damaged).
13. Carefully unclip the clips around the control knobsupport to release.
14. Lift out the touch control support and carefully unclip the clips around the control panel diffuser to release from the control panel.
15. Press in the two tabs on either side of control knob to release the control knob from the control panel. (NOTE: During reinstallation ensure that the tabs go back into the same clips on the control knob).
16. Push the on/off button into the control panel to remove
17. When assembling, repeat steps in reverse order.