I'm trying to take the front off my washing machine to replace the element. I've undone the bottom 2 torx screws, the espares vid states to remove two from the locking mechanism but there are no screws there! Front seems immovable and it's driving me insane. I can't see an obvious screw I've missed. Help please?! Many thanks.
Take the top of the washer off. There are 4 screws in the panel and 2 on the front - inside
Thanks Appliance Guy. I ended up calling the local spares and repair shop and after removing the three screws by the soap drawer and the two at the bottom, you have to push the front down by about an inch before it will lift off.
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SOURCE: Amana washer belt replacement
Steps for Replacing the Belt
Tools needed:
Nut driver or socket set.
Torex screw driver.
1. Unplug the power cord from the
electric socket and
remove the
front panel.
2. Disconnect the power coupling
from the motor.
3. Disconnect the 2 hoses from the
pump. Be aware that the pump
still contains
between 1 and
2 cups of water,
and it WILL
all come out.
4. Remove the belt from the idler
arm, pushing the
belt UNDER the
idler arm. Yes, your hands will
now be quite
greasy.
5. Remove the belt from the main
transmission by
pushing the belt
under the
transmission pulley.
6. Remove the 4 bolts that hold the
motor assembly to
the washing
machine body. Remove the motor
assembly with belt
from the
washing
machine.
7. Turn the motor upside-down. With
the torex
screwdriver, remove the
3 bolts that hold
the pump to the
motor. Remove the pump from the
motor (in my case,
the motor shaft
fit into a slot in
the pump; while
it was snug, it was
not melted or
rusted, and did
just come out).
8. Clean pump and motor as desired.
9. Install new belt and reverse the
steps to
re-install.
SOURCE: removing front panel from kenmore elite HE-3 front load washer?
If you've removed the screws and the panel sticks, tapping on each side will knock it loose. The panel should drop down, then off. You can also try propping the two front feet of the washer up slightly for better access. A 2x4 works real well. This will allow more room for the panel to drop and gives better access to the screws. The washer is very heavy, so you may need some assistance to lift the front. Either lift from the bottom, or place your hands on the front facing of the cabinet to push the washer back. DO NOT push on the door or control panel.
If you still need assistance, please let me know. I hope this helps you.
SOURCE: how to remove front kick panel on whirlpool duet washer
just pull out the bottom it will un hook,,
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