A washing machine, like any other type of equipment, is subject to wear and tear. Of course, we really hope that breakdowns will bypass your equipment, but if this still happened, then diagnostics and repairs are inevitable. And in order to diagnose some breakdowns of the washing machine remove the top cover of the washing machine. Most often, repairs begin with this procedure, so almost every owner of a washing machine can come across a situation where he needs this knowledge. For example, when Washing machine door handle broken and you need to get to the blocker through the top of the machine.
Here we will step by step tell and explain how to remove the top cover of LG, Electrolux, Zanussi, Candy, Ariston, Indesit, Samsung, Ardo washing machines, as well as old Bosh and Siemens models.
How to remove the cover on modern washing machines
To remove the lid from the washing machine, you first need to push it away from the wall so that you can access the back of the washer. This is due to the fact that the cover bolts are located at the back, and then we will need to unscrew them. If you have washing machine under the sink, then the matter becomes a little more complicated, because it will have to be pushed out of there.
On different models of washing machines, the number of screws can be different 2-3, but most often there are two. To unscrew them use a cross screwdriver, turn them counterclockwise until they are completely unscrewed.
After the cover is unscrewed, it must be removed, for this you need slide the cover back relative to the washing machinethen lift it up and put it aside.
The cover is installed in the reverse order, i.e., first you get into the grooves with it, slide it into place, and after that you screw the bolts.
Other options for attaching the top cover on washing machines
On some washing machines, for example, the Ardo brand, the top cover is removed differently. In order to remove it on such a washing machine, you will need, as in the method above, first unscrew the rear mounting bolts. But then you need to act differently.
After the screws are removed, you need to lift the back of the cover up. Lifting it, move the cover forward relative to the washing machine. The lid will only move forward at a certain angle, so you will need to "catch" it.
Another option for attaching the cover to old Bosch and Siemens washing machines past generations. Now you will no longer find such mounts, but if suddenly you have just such an old washing machine, then the instructions will be useful to you.
The mounting bolts, in this case, are located on the sides of the top cover on its front side.In order to get close to them, you must first remove the plugs. After that, unscrew the bolts.
To remove the cover, lift it up and pull it forward in relation to the washing machine. The lid will detach only if a certain angle is observed, which you will need to “catch”.
