Do-it-yourself instructions for replacing the cuff on an Atlant washing machine

The rubber seal (cuff) is one of the most vulnerable elements of the Atlant washing machine. Errors in loading the drum, active use of aggressive detergents, fungus and mold very quickly render the cuff unusable.

The rubber ring loses elasticity, stretches, and becomes cracked. As a result, the hatch door does not close tightly, which leads to leaks. The solution to the problem is to replace the rubber seal.

A clear algorithm of actions will help you carry out repair work yourself, quickly and efficiently. We'll talk about replacing the cuff on an Atlant washing machine in the article.

When is it necessary to change the rubber of the hatch?

The fact that the cuff of the Atlant washing machine requires replacement is indicated by water leaks that appear from under the hatch door during the washing or rinsing process. You should also be wary of puddles of water under the washing machine.

Even if visually no damage to the cuff is detected, but traces of fungus or mold are visible, the rubber ring needs to be changed. Black colonies of fungi have a very unpleasant smell (the smell penetrates the drum and the clothes loaded into it), and also pose a threat to human health.

Preparation for the process

In order for repair work to proceed as quickly as possible, it is necessary to prepare properly.

First of all, assemble a set of tools:

• screwdrivers (phillips and flat),
• pliers,
• hammer.

Also in the process of replacing the cuff may need:

• liquid soap,
• rag or soft sponge,
• marker.

Secondly, the washing machine is placed on a flat, stable surface, away from walls and pieces of furniture. For safety reasons, before starting repairs, the household appliance must be disconnected from the electricity, water supply and sewerage networks (turn off the water supply tap, unscrew the drain hose).

How to replace?

The process of replacing a worn rubber hatch seal takes place in several stages.

Removing the worn seal

To quickly remove a worn rubber seal, it is necessary to carry out a number of sequential actions:

1. Open the hatch door.
2. Carefully bend the edges of the cuff and feel the outer clamp with your hand.
3. Remove the thin metal ring. To do this, carefully pry the fixing spring with a flat screwdriver and tighten the clamp.
4. Carefully remove the cuffs inside the drum.
5. Remove the inner cuff clamp. To get to it you need to: unscrew the fasteners holding the lid of the washer, remove the panel from the body, remove the powder receptacle, unscrew the control panel fasteners. Then remove the hatch locking device from the washing machine body (located on the right side of the loading hatch) and, unscrewing the bolts around the perimeter, remove the front panel from the body.
6. Pull the rubber cuff out of the body of the Atlant washing machine.

Installing a new one

Before installing a new rubber hatch seal, the seat is thoroughly cleaned of accumulated dirt and detergent residues. To do this, use a soft sponge, generously soaked in soapy water.

There is no need to wash away soap suds from the seat.. The soap will provide additional slip and facilitate the process of tightening the rubber seal.

The seat is prepared, you can begin installing the new cuff. To do this, align the marks on the tank and the rubber seal, after which, carefully stretching the rubber ring with your hands, tighten its edge of the loading hatch.

The rubber ring must fit snugly against the edge, otherwise there is a high risk of leaks.

Reassembly

Algorithm of actions:

1. The new cuff is secured with an internal clamp. To tighten the metal ring, you need to loosen the screw “lock” (slightly unscrew the fastener with a screwdriver), install the clamp on the cuff, and tighten the fastener. To fix the plastic clamp, you need to connect special fastening “tongues”. To tighten a spring-tensioned clamp, you need to pry up the spring with a thin screwdriver, put on the retaining ring, and then release the spring.
2. Reinstall the front panel, control panel and cover with fastening bolts. The powder receptacle is inserted and the hatch locking device is mounted in its original place.
3. Having carefully straightened the cuff, secure it with an external clamp.

The video will show you how to replace the cuff on a washing machine:

Purchasing parts

You can purchase a new rubber hatch seal for your Atlant washing machine at a service center or online store.

High-quality repairs are only possible if the original part is installed, corresponding to the model of the washing machine. The exact number of the Atlant washing machine can be seen on the plate attached to the body of the household appliance.

Call the master

When there is no time or desire to replace the cuff yourself, a professional technician will come to the rescue.

You can find contacts of the required specialist (service department) through friends and acquaintances or using search engines on the Internet.

In a conversation with the manager filling out a repair request, it is necessary to indicate the make and model of the washing machine and describe the problem as accurately as possible. It would be a good idea to specify the exact date and time of the technician’s arrival.

The cost of replacing the rubber seal of the hatch of the Atlant washing machine (excluding the price of a new cuff) starts from 2000 rub.. This amount includes disassembling and reassembling the washing machine, dismantling the worn one and installing a new rubber seal.

The urgency of order fulfillment and the elimination of additional faults discovered during the cuff replacement process increase the total amount payable.The “golden rule” is never to pay for work that is not yet completed. Otherwise, there is a high risk of being left without money, with a disassembled, non-functional washing machine.

How to avoid problems in the future?

Compliance with operating rules washing machine Atlant will help prevent premature wear of the rubber cuff:

• after each wash, wipe the cuff dry with a soft cloth (in a damp environment, fungi and mold develop very quickly - the first enemies of the rubber seal);
• Before putting things into the drum, carefully check the pockets for the presence of small and sharp objects (buttons, coins, snaps and paper clips accelerate the wear of the rubber seal);
• The washing mode is selected according to the principle “the best result at the minimum water heating temperature” (frequent washing at temperatures above 60C leads to deformation of the rubber seal);
• For washing, use only high-quality detergents (aggressive chemicals quickly corrode the rubber seal).

Conclusion

Replacing the rubber seal on the hatch of an Atlant washing machine is a repair that anyone can easily handle. It is enough to prepare the necessary tool, carefully and carefully go through all the stages of dismantling the worn cuff and installing a new cuff.

If unforeseen difficulties arise during the repair process, The service center technicians will help restore the functionality of your household appliances..