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How to replace the cuff of the hatch of a Zanussi washing machine

How to replace the cuff of the hatch of a Zanussi washing machineIf the door of the washing machine does not fit snugly or water leakage is noticed, you should consider replacing the manhole cuff. Most likely, the gum has shifted, damaged or leaked - in any case, you can not leave the problem without attention. Everyone can fix the situation: it is enough to prepare two flat screwdrivers, purchase a new seal and spend some time. All instructions and recommendations for owners of Zanussi washing machines are given in our article.

How to buy a suitable part?

First of all, you should think about a new cuff, or rather, choose the right ring that is suitable in diameter and thickness. The easiest way not to make a mistake with the size is to remove the old gum and go with it to a specialized store. It is even easier to find the article in the form of a license plate on the sealant and inform its seller.

There is another option - to find out the serial number of the washer in need of replacement and use it for reference. For Zanussi and Electrolux machines, this marking is applied to a sticker located under the hatch. It is best to photograph the entire label in order to further clarify the model, year of manufacture and industrial code if necessary.

In addition to the updated cuff, you will need a slotted screwdriver, soap, round-nose pliers and a washing sponge. On this all preparations end. It remains only to replace the sealing gum of the Zanussi washing machine according to the instructions below.

Dismantling the old gum

It is not possible to simply remove the seal and pull another instead. The cuff is securely fixed by two clamps - an external plastic and an internal metal, which must be carefully removed. This is done as follows:

  • find the outer ring;
  • pry it with a flat screwdriver, pull it to the side and remove;
  • we bend the edge of the cuff and get from the inner clamp, which is a continuous spring in the Zanussi machine guns;
    remove the old cuff

Important! On some Zanussi models there are screw clamps, for dismantling of which it is enough to loosen the mount and remove the lock.

  • we pull the edge of the cuff on ourselves with one hand, and with the other we help the elastic to move away from the tank.

Now you can carefully inspect the seal and identify the cause of its damage. This will help in the future for a more careful attitude to the new rubber and increase its service life. Now let's talk about further actions.

We put the item

Tightening and securing the cuff is much more difficult than removing it. It is better to find an assistant, as additional hands will help you cope with the installation faster. Independent training with the previously removed rubber band will not hurt - you can rehearse upcoming work. How will the process look further?

  1. Site preparation. We take a sponge, soap and water and carefully wash the seat. It is not necessary to completely wash off the formed foam - a slippery surface will facilitate installation.
  2. Gum tension. First, find the mounting tags and combine them. Next, place the cuff in the groove and pull it with your thumbs, moving in a circle in both directions. This eliminates loss and displacement.
  3. Installation of an internal collar. If the ring is screw, the installation process will be easy: weaken it to the desired diameter, place it in the grooves and tighten the screw. Spring fasteners are more difficult to install. To begin, we fill the cuff edges into the drum, unscrew the hatch lock on the case and insert a screwdriver into the released lock hole until it is completely stable. Then you need to put a spring on the tool and pull around the entire circumference of the hatch with another screwdriver. After we take out the lock and return the lock to its place.

Attention! We use a screwdriver very carefully, as the gum can be easily damaged.

  1. External pinning.With the second clamp it is easier, since access to the seat is not closed by anything. The procedure itself is the same: with the spring, we put the ring on one side, we hook it from the opposite edge with a screwdriver and gently pull along the perimeter. If there is a screw, we loosen the fasteners, install the latch and tighten securely.

put a new gum

On Zanussi of the old model, another kind of collar equipped with special hooks can be found. They are disconnected with round-nose pliers, and after that they are pulled back in the same way.

It remains to assess the quality of the repair. Compare the compliance of mounting rails and the tightness of the cuff. Finally, turn on the machine, select the rinse mode and start the cycle. Upon completion of work, we tilt the machine body back and inspect the bottom and floor: there should be no traces of water, puddles and drops.

For what reason does the gum deteriorate?

torn manhole cuffDespite the ease of replacing the manhole cuff, no one will want to do this regularly. Therefore, we recommend that you consider the old gum and determine the cause of its unsuitability. The main thing is to understand that the seal has its own wear period and with regular use of the washer it gradually and inevitably erases. The following factors accelerate the damage process.

  1. Sloppy installation. It has already been mentioned that it is not difficult to pierce the ring with a screwdriver.
  2. Aggressive detergents. Many powders have an unsafe composition that adversely affects rubber.
  3. Friction. We are talking about how the seal is in contact with other elements of the machine, and directly with the laundry.
  4. Solid objects. Deteriorating condition of the cuff and sharp objects falling into the drum, coins, keys, as well as heavy shoes.
  5. Inaccuracy. Often the gum suffers from careless loading and unloading of things.
  6. Fungus and mold. If you do not dry the machine after each completed wash, then a plaque may form on the rubber surface, eventually corroding the material structure.

Observing the operating rules of the washing machine, you can delay the procedure for removing the cuff for a long time. But even with obvious violations of the tightness of the hatch, one should not despair - it is quite easy to install a new rubber band instead of a spoiled one. The main thing is to adhere to the instructions given and act as carefully as possible.

   

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