How to remove the cuff of the washing machine hatch

how to remove a cuff Replacing the rubber seal on an automatic washing machine may seem simple at first glance. However, not everyone can cope with this task easily and quickly, so we decided to describe in detail the process of how to remove the cuff from the drum, because difficulties may arise already at this stage.

Removing the clamp

Before you begin repairs, purchase an original spare part for your washing machine model. Sealing rubber can be purchased both in a service store and on the Internet. Be careful when writing off the serial number of the machine so as not to make a mistake in your purchase. The new cuff should be soft and flexible.

Prepare to carry out repairs and do not forget to disconnect the equipment from the electrical network. To carry out the work you will need a flat and figured screwdrivers. The first step is to remove the holding metal or plastic clamp from the rubber cuff of the hatch. On all machines this is done almost the same way:

find the latch or spring of the clamp, which is a ring fitted along the contour of a rubber seal;

In most cases, such a spring is located at the bottom of the washing machine hatch or on the side near the locking lock.
Use a flat screwdriver to pull the spring towards you and loosen it. If there is a screw, then unscrew it; the plastic clamp is held on by latches that will open if you also pull them towards you;
Now remove the ring, carefully prying it off with a screwdriver;
Unclench the metal ring on the water supply hole and pull it out of the seat;
Next, remove the rubber cuff from the hatch and tuck it inside the drum;
Now you need to pay attention to the triangular mark, which should be on the elastic band and the drum. The marks must strictly match; if one of the marks is missing, then mark it yourself. In the future, this will help to correctly fit the rubber seal onto the washing machine drum.

Removing the facade

To completely remove the cuff from the drum, you will have to disassemble the front part of the washing machine. This is done in the following order:

remove the housing cover by unscrewing the bolts at the back of the machine;
pull out the powder receptacle, under which the bolts holding the facade are unscrewed;
using a flat-head screwdriver, release the latches that hold the control panel, carefully pull it out and place the panel on top of the case so that it does not interfere;
Next, remove the bottom plastic panel, and then unscrew the bolts along the perimeter of the façade;
The front part of the housing can then be removed, allowing access to the inside of the cuff.

washing machine disassembly

For your information! On some models of washing machines, for example, Indesit, Samsung, AEG, you can do without removing the front part of the case. All you need to do is unscrew and remove the top cover.

Dismantling the rubber

The last step is to remove the back of the cuff from the drum hatch. To do this, you need to remove the retaining clamp. This is done in the same way as we described removing the external clamp. You only need a flathead screwdriver. After removing the clamp, you can remove the cuff from the hatch of the washing machine with your hands.

That's all, as they say, “breaking is not building.” The most difficult thing for a beginner will be the reverse process, when you need to put a new rubber seal on the seat. Read about this in the article, how to put a cuff on a drum. And for those who still don’t understand what to do, or the nuances are important, watch the video below.