If you are having problems with your Electrolux washing machine door, this quick guide gives you all the information you need to fix them….
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How To Replace Electrolux Washing Machine Door — Solved
The following are steps on how to replace your Electrolux washing machine door…
Step 1. In order to avoid any chances electrocution, make sure to unplug your washing machine’s power cord from the outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. Open the door of your washer and support it. Using your Philips screwdriver, remove the four screws holding the door assembly to the hinge. Carefully lift the door off the hinge.
Step 3. Set the door assembly face-down on the floor. Use your screwdriver to remove the nuts holding the door strike to the assembly. Take the strike off the door and set it aside.
Step 4. With your Philips screwdriver, take out the screws holding the door strike cover to the assembly. Pry the door strike cover off the assembly (use a flat-blade screwdriver if needed).
Step 5. Use your screwdriver to take out the screws holding the top and bottom supports to the door glass. Pry the supports apart and take out the door glass.
Step 6. Set the outer door frame aside and remove the new one from its packaging. Peel the protective covering off the new door frame.
Step 7. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, pry the push indicator and trim piece off the old door assembly and transfer them to the new one.
Step 8. Lower the inner door glass onto the new door frame. Put the glass supports back in place, then apply the screws to secure them.
Step 9. Place the door strike cover on the assembly, then apply the screws to secure it. Put the door strike in the assembly, then secure it by applying the screws.
Step 10. Lift the door assembly and mount it on the hinges. With your Philips screwdriver, apply the screws to secure the door assembly to the hinges. Plug your washing machine’s power cord back into the outlet.
Electrolux Washing Machine Door Won’t Close — How To Fix
If your Electrolux washing machine door won’t close, here are the issues to look for…
1. Damaged Door Strike
To replace the door strike in your Electrolux washing machine, take the following steps….
Step 1. Open the door of your washing machine.
Step 2. Using a Philips screwdriver, remove the two screws holding the door strike to the assembly.
Step 3. Take the door strike off the assembly, then discard it. Remove your new washing machine door strike from its packaging.
Step 4. Install the new door strike on the assembly, then apply the screws to secure it. Try closing your washing machine’s door to make sure the issue has been fixed.
2. Damaged Door Hinge
To replace a damaged door hinge in your Electrolux washing machine, take the following steps…
Step 1. Make sure to unplug your washing machine’s power cord from the outlet before starting this repair in order to prevent electrical damage.
Step 2. Using a Philips screwdriver, take out the four screws holding the door assembly to the hinge (make sure to support the door). Lift the door assembly off the hinge and set it aside.
Step 3. With your screwdriver, take out the bolts holding the door hinge to the cabinet. Using a flat-blade screwdriver or needle-nosed pliers, pry the retaining wire off the door boot seal.
Step 4. Peel the door boot seal off the front panel. Reach behind the front panel and pry the wire connector cover off the hinge plate and electrical connector.
Step 5. With a flat-blade screwdriver, pry the hinge assembly off the cabinet, then discard it. Remove your new washing machine hinge assembly from its packaging.
Step 6. Mount the new door hinge onto the front of the machine. Place the cover onto the hinge plate and electrical connector.
Step 7. Using your Philips screwdriver, apply the screws to secure the new door hinge to the cabinet. Refit the door boot seal around the front panel, then secure it using the metal wire.
Step 8. Mount the door assembly onto the hinges, then apply the screws to secure it. Close your washing machine’s door, then plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet.
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Electrolux Washing Machine Door Leaking — How To Fix
If your Electrolux washing machine door is leaking, it indicates that the door boot seal is punctured. In order to stop the leakage, you’ll need to replace the door boot seal. Read this article to learn how to do this.
Electrolux Washing Machine Door Won’t Lock — Solved
If your Electrolux washing machine door won’t lock, it indicates that there is an issue with the door lock. Before rushing to replace the lock assembly, you should check to ensure that the electrical connector is properly plugged in. Here’s how to do this…
Step 1. In order to prevent any chances of electrocution, make sure to unplug your washing machine’s power cord from the outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. Open the door of your washing machine. Using a Philips screwdriver, remove the screws holding the door lock to the front of the cabinet. Pull the lock assembly off the cabinet.
Step 3. Inspect the wire harness attached to the door lock and make sure it is properly plugged into the door lock.
Step 4. Mount the door lock onto the front of the machine, then apply the screws to secure it. Plug your washing machine into the electrical outlet, then try running a cycle to see if the door locks.
Electrolux Washing Machine Door Won’t Open — Quick Fix
If your Electrolux washing machine door won’t open, it indicates that there is an issue with the lock assembly.
To open the door of your machine, all you need to do is run some string or fishing line around the door lock, then pull both ends together firmly away from the door strike (this should manually force the door open).
