- Causes of wear of the cuff
- We change the elastic band
There are many parts in the washing equipment that the ordinary user gives little value. Tray for powder, drum, drain, control panel - this usually knowledge is limited. But there are, it would seem, minor and minor details, without which a complete failure of the equipment from work is possible. For example, a washing machine can not work without a hatch rubber. It is thanks to her that the water from the tank does not flow out during the washing process. For some reason, the rubber may be damaged, which will not affect the work of the device in the best way. In this case, you should think about how the rubber is replaced on the washing machine and perform it.
to the contents ↑Causes of wear of the
cuff Before trying to figure out what to do if the rubber band in the washing machine breaks between the drum and the door, let's consider the reasons that may lead to this:
- Natural wear - any rubber becomes old with time;
- Fungus, damaging the material - most often this is due to the negligence of the user and non-compliance with the recommendations for the care and prevention of washing machine;
- Aggressive substances added during washing, which lead to looseness of rubber - they are saturated to some extent with any modern detergent;
- Abrasion about the housing.
Determine that the replacement of the hatch of the LG washing machine cuff is very easy - the floor near the unit will be covered with water during washing or the hatch will not close, respectively - there will be no locking of the door and the operating cycle for the selected program.
Important! Depending on how complicated the design of the machine, the replacement of the cuff will take from a quarter to one and a half hours.
to the contents ↑Change the rubber band
Before removing the cuff of the washing machine hatch, a new one is bought, exactly the same as the one that suffered. It should be made of flexible and soft rubber.
Important! Before you start the repair work, the washing machine must be disconnected from the network.
This repair requires a very small set of tools, consisting of a socket wrench and a flat screwdriver.
Important! Those who do not often encounter such work, it is better to take photos of all the stages, then to collect the styaralka into a normal working state.
Removing the first clamp
Replacing the cuff of the hatch of Samsung washing machine begins with a fairly simple step - removing the first clamp. It is designed to hold the curved part of the cuff in the front groove. This part can be plastic or spring-loaded:
- A screw is loosened to remove the spring clip. You can also tighten the spring with a screwdriver.
- The plastic clamp extends to itself at the location of the latches.
Important! After removing the yoke, the edge of the rubber band flexes freely, it is pulled off the dispenser nozzle, which is located at the top of the machine.
Remove the second clamp
The purpose of this inner clamp is to clamp the cuff. In different models this stage can differ. Two options are possible:
- The bottom panel is unscrewed and removed, the arm is pushed from below.
- The entire front panel is removed together with the hatch.
Important! Do not drop the panel accidentally, because you can damage your leg or scratch such an important detail.
After removing this clamp, find a special label. It is an indicator of the correct position of the cuff. It is presented in the form of a small triangle, which is on the elastic band and on the tank of the washing machine. When installing, you need to combine them.
Important! If the replacement of the sealing rubber in the washing machine is not correct, there will be a violation of the sealing and the drainage system.
The grooves that have been released after removing the parts, must be wiped, remove the plaque and dirt from them.
Installing new rubber
Replacing the rubber on the washing machine begins with the lubrication of the groove with detergent. Its surface must become slippery, so that the installation is easier:
- The diameter of the cuff on one side is greater than the other. First of all, insert the part that has a larger diameter.
Important! Be sure to check the labels on the tank and rubber. They need to be combined.
- After installing the rubber, the rear clamp is installed. It must be fixed and hold the cuff.
- All removed parts are returned to the site, the front panel is installed last.
- The rubber band for the washing machine is slightly tightened and the nozzle is threaded into the hole.
- The side with smaller diameter is pulled to the edge located in the front, and gently refueled.
- The front clamp is last installed.
Service test
After returning to the seat of the cuff and fixing it with two clamps, the washing machine is tested for leaks:
- The device is started in rinsing mode;
- After three minutes the water is drained;
- The machine bends slightly and checks the floor and the cuff itself.
If all work is done correctly, there will be no traces of water anywhere. So - you could master though small, but nevertheless repair of the washing machine. As you can see, it is not so difficult to do this, and it is not always necessary to contact the service center, spending not extra money.