Washing machine - How to replace the control panel (5)
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 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 clips on the detergent drawer front to release the drawer facia (NOTE: There are two hidden clips behind the back cover, this will release by undoing the three clips on the cover)
4. Unscrew the two 8mm screws on the back of the washing machine lid.
5. Slide the top panel back to release.
6. Unscrew the four PH2 screws on the command panel crossbar, the 8mm screw on the control panel cross bar in the detergent dispenser and the two 7mm screws at the top of the control panel.
7. Unscrew the two PH2 screws in the detergent drawer housing.
8. Carefully release the cable holder and the earth wiring connector from the control panel crossbar. (NOTE: Ensure that the earthing connector is properly reinstalled during installation). Be careful not to damage the connector.
9. Use a flat blade screwdriver to press in the tab on the left of the detergent dispenser to release the control panel, pull towards you to remove the control panel.
10. Carefully disconnect the two wiring connectors for the user interface board and the earth wiring connector for the inside of the control panel. (NOTE: Ensure that the earthing connector is properly reinstalled during installation). Be careful not to damage the connectors.
11. Unscrew the nine PH2 screws that hold the user interface to the control panel.
12. Unclip the clips around the user interface board to release the user interface board from the control panel.
13. Carefully use a flat blade screwdriver to prise open the three clips on the inside of the control knob to release the control knob.
14. Release the two clips on either side of the diffuser and the push button and remove the diffuser and push button.
15. Use a small flat blade screwdriver to gently prise the button support clips away from the control panel, then lift the support away from the control panel to release.
16. Carefully lift and remove the push buttons and the diffuser from the control panel.
17. Carefully using a small flat blade screwdriver, unclip the clips holding the control panel facia to the control panel and push the facia away from the control panel.
18. When assembling, repeat steps in reverse order.