Breakage of the heating element - the most frequent reason why the washing machine stops heating the water. To save money on call pay masters, replacement of PETN on the washing machine can be performed independently. To remove the heater in the washing machine will require a set of tools, patience and following instructions.
- The new heater. Select a heater or get a warranty right part.
- Sets of screwdrivers, wrenches and tubular keys.
- Mallet - a hammer with a rubber hammer.
- Sealant, if you decide to install b / a heater.
Stages replacement element
Self replacement of the heating element in the washing machine task is technically not the most difficult. There are three stages of the replacement item.
Find a place where the heater is located
Determine the direction of arrangement of the heating element in the machine. To do this, move it away from the wall, turn and look at the back wall. For models with a large lid, the heater is usually located under the tank at the back. This arrangement simplifies the replacement of heating element, because it would require only remove the back wall stiralki body.
Small machines cover provide access only to the belt of the machine. In this configuration the heater is at the front and bottom. To reach it dismantle the front panel. This is harder to do and take longer.
In both cases, initially recommended to remove the back panel to ensure that the presence or absence of PETN bottom of the tank. It does not take much time.
Attention! Location PETN on different models, even the same manufacturer may vary. In washing machines Whirpool, Electrolux, Candy, Ariston, Zanussi, Indesit, Atlant it is located at the rear. In appliances Bosch, LG and Samsung - behind the front panel. In models with vertical loading access to the electric heater can be obtained through the side wall or the bottom of the front wall.
disassemble the machine
After determining the location of the heating element in the machine, you can begin disassembly of the housing.
- To prevent an electric shock during removal of the heater, turn off the washing machine from the mains.
- Drain excess water. You can use the filter drain. There is a second, but less convenient way: drain the water drain hose. Lower the free end of the lower level of the machine housing.
- When rear element arrangement, further disconnect the water-supply and drainage hoses.
- Remove the back cover. If the heater is found for her, pull out junk and put a new one.
If a repair is necessary to dismantle the front wall:
- Remove the top cover.
- Remove the tray SMS. Usually it is fastened and fixed by screws latches.
- The steel hoop of the seal of the hatch is held by a spring. Spring stretch a little and remove the hoop.
- Remove the seal.
- Carefully disconnect the wires from the lock doors and remove it.
- Remove the screws and with a little effort, remove the front panel of the fasteners. To help, you can gently pry the flat screwdriver.
Changing the heating element
Left to change the heater in the washing machine.
- At the place he secured a nut. Disconnect the power supply terminals, and the grounding wire from the sensor. Unscrew the retaining nut.
- If you are unsure that you can remember where a wire tie, then take a picture of the pre-reset.
- Spun nut socket wrench. In his absence you can use and open-end. To extract unscrew the nut member almost to the end of the pin and push inwardly.
- Spin the nut to the end and pivoting movements remove soft TEN outwardly.
- Before the final operation, check again extracted heater. Check its structural condition and, if it really burned out, replace it with a new one.
Inspect and if necessary, clean the mounting portion of the debris and traces of powder. It is possible to prevent debris from entering the new, if you insert a new heater using sealant.
If the removal of the old heater performed accurately and socket not been damaged, it will not leak.
Connect the wires in place, replace the back cover. Gently insert fasteners! To check the quality of repairs, turn the machine in any of the modes of washing. If done correctly, the water should be heated.
Now you know all, to replace the heater yourself. Handle the repairs if you have experience in the repair of household appliances. All actions are performed accurately. Be careful not to damage the wires, plugs and socket installation.
