I have taken out existing one as it broke and want to replace it with another. The spring and balancer confuses me
SOURCE: Need door assembly diagram to
While I don't have that model's diagram,
normally
you have to separate the door panels (as shown in the attached photo)
and then you'll see the previously hidden screws you need to remove.
Or you can watch a YouTube video (not a video I made) here that demonstrates how it's done.
Normally the problem is not the spring, but a broken
spring mounting tab on the door latch head (hook) assembly or the inner
door panel.
If it's the door panel, it's usually easier and cheaper to use epoxy and some kind of hardware to fashion a new spring mount.
The door latch head (hook) is easy to replace or repair if that's the issue.
You can order Panasonic parts here.
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SOURCE: Dishwasher door spring
remove the lower kickplate open the door hook the spring on the hooked part of the door and then in one of the holes in the frame youll see
SOURCE: Microwave Oven Door Spring Replacement
Remove the front panel by removing the screws located on the inside of the door (note hold door inplace, since it is heavy and will fall out after screws removed). Unscrew screws located on bottom of plastic retainer (2 each) Remove tension spring. Note 2 are included right and left. Note color of spring on end, different springs for different door types, stainless, black,beige or white. Replace all in reverse order.
Removal of Cabinet
(Do not use decorative panel to move the machine)
1. Isolate power supply.
2. Remove service and decorative panels (refer Section 6.1).
3. Ease machine forward for all round access. Be careful not to damage floor coverings.
4. Remove two screws from bottom sides of cabinet rear.
5. Remove the top screws on left and right hand sides of the cabinet rear.
6. Remove two screws securing the rear bottom panel.
7. Remove five screws securing the stainless steel frame to cabinet wrapper at front of machine. These are located behind the sound gasket and service panel.
8. Withdraw the cabinet assembly away from the machine.
Refitting: Refit in reverse manner. Fitting the top centre screw in the cabinet wrapper first, makes fitting the cabinet easier.
6.9 Removal of Door Tension Springs
(Do not use decorative panel to move the machine)
Location: The door tension springs are located either side of the machine and are
fitted to the chassis base and door quadrants by means of the end hooks of
these springs.
After isolating the machine from the power supply:
1. Ease machine forward for all round access.
2. Remove service panel (Refer Section 6.1).
3. Remove two screws in the cabinet wrapper exposed by the Service Panel.
4. Remove the springs from the quadrants and the chassis base using pliers.
Refitting: Refit in reverse manner.
6.10 Removal of Hinge Assemblies
(Do not use decorative panel to move machine)
Location: The hinge assemblies are located either side of the door and retained by means of two rivets on each side to the inner door panel.
After isolating the machine from the power supply:
1. Remove service & decorative panels (refer Section 6.1).
2. Remove outer door panel (refer Section 6.2).
3. Remove cabinet (refer Section 6.7).
4. Remove door tension springs (refer Section 6.8).
5. Remove quadrant grommets.
6. Open door fully and drill out the two rivets from the hinge assembly on inner door panel.
7. Hinge assembly can now be removed from inner door and cabinet.
Note: Hinges should be replaced one at a time. Repeat procedure six and seven for other hinge. Hinge guide quadrants can now be removed by depressing sides and pulling free of slot if need be.
Refitting: Refit in reverse manner using 3/16 monal rivets to secure the hinges to the inner door.
Hi - here are the instructions to help with your project
1. Isolate from power.
2. To remove the outer door panel, remove the eight screws securing it to the inner door panel. Be careful of sharp edges.
3. To remove the handle, remove the six torx drive screws securing it through the inner door panel.
4. Refit in reverse manner.
Note: 230 volts is still present at the detergent dispenser and electronic P.C.B. unless power is isolated at the plug outlet or mains.
Location: The door handle latch is located within the centre of the handle moulding
and is retained by a pivot latch. The microswitch is situated on the side of
the latch and is clipped in.
After isolating the machine from the power supply:
1. Remove outer door and handle (refer Section 6.2).
2. Remove the latch by sliding it away from the P.C.B. console.
3. Unclip the microswitch from the latch.
4. Ensure the springs and microswitch lever are fitted to the latch when re-assembling.
Refitting: Refit in reverse manner.
Sorry I cannot provide a sketch for public view, I may get into trouble.
Cheers
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