Simple instructions on how to remove the front panel of an LG washing machine

If the washing machine breaks down, in most cases it will not be possible to do without removing the front panel.

It’s not difficult to disassemble the device yourself, but you won’t be able to do it without tools and special knowledge.

The entire process consists of several stages that require sequential execution. Read the article on how to remove the front panel of an LG washing machine.

Preparation

Before you begin your main activity, you need to prepare your tools. To complete the work you will need:

• pliers;
• crosshead screwdriver;
• star screwdriver.

Steps to take before proceeding with withdrawal front panel of the LG washing machine:

1. Disconnect the device from the network.
2. Shut off the water supply hose.
3. Remove the drain hose from the sewer and drain any remaining water, if any.
4. Move the washing machine away from the wall and other interior items that may interfere with operation.

You should make sure that you always have a rag at hand, since leaks are possible when disassembling the equipment.

How to dismantle?

The process of removing the front panel from an LG washing machine will differ depending on its load. We should dwell in more detail on the analysis of a device with horizontal loading, since these are the machines that are in the homes of most residents of the Russian Federation and CIS countries.

In a top-loading washing machine

To remove the front cover from a top-loading washing machine: you need to do the following:

• disconnect the control panel, which is fixed with bolts - if it cannot be removed, pry it off with a screwdriver;
• disconnect the wiring leading to the control panel;
• remove the board;
• remove the hoses if this has not been done in advance;
• Unscrew the fasteners that hold the side panels;
• Now you will have access to the bolts that hold the front panel - twist them and remove the part.

Since the components in a top-loading washing machine are located closer together than in a horizontal-loading washing machine, more free space is required to disassemble it.

From horizontal

Algorithm of actions to be performed in order to remove the front panel of an LG front-loading washing machine:

1. Removing the top cover. It is held on by two screws located on the back wall. They are twisted. When the screws are on the outside, pull the cover towards you and lift it up. The removed element is removed to the side.
2. Removing the lower part of the front panel. If you look down, you can find a metal plate with a small hatch in the right corner. The filter and pump are hidden under it. Moving the sash aside, you can see several screws that need to be tightened. Now the bar can be removed. A little effort may be required. You can pry off the cover with a flat screwdriver.
3. Removing the control panel. When removing it, care must be taken not to damage this important element and the wires leading to it. First, tighten all the screws that became freely accessible after removing the top cover. Then the plastic latches are opened.

   To do this, pry the control panel with a screwdriver at the location of the latch, walking along its entire length. When it comes out of the grooves, the washing machine element is pulled up and removed. The fact that the fasteners have left the grooves is indicated by characteristic clicks. Cables and loops are disconnected.

4. Removing the lock and door lock sensor. To remove them, you need to open the hatch and unscrew the two screws securing the lock. The sensor, if there is one, is connected to the lock with special terminals that turn it off.
5. Removing the cuff. To do this, you need to loosen the clamp that holds it. This is done using pliers or a screwdriver. When it is removed, the elastic is pulled out.
6. Removing the front panel. Now all the screws on which it is fixed are freely accessible. They are located on the front edge of the housing and under the lower flap. To remove the panel, simply unscrew them.

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How to assemble?

The process of assembling the front panel of the washing machine is simple. To do this, just perform all the steps in reverse order. Exactly at this moment the photographs taken earlier come to the rescue.

First, the front panel, lock and UBL are installed in place, then the bottom bar and top cover. The screws must be tightened tightly so that they do not come loose when the washing machine is running.

Helpful information

Tips that will come in handy when removing the front panel of an LG washing machine:

1. You cannot begin to disassemble household appliances if they are plugged into the network. This may result in electric shock.
2. If a screwdriver is used to pry up individual elements, you must act carefully so as not to scratch elements located in a visible place.
3. When disassembling the machine, you need to pay attention to the bolts that are twisted from different elements. In order not to confuse the screws and the parts that they fix, they need to be placed in matchboxes, making appropriate notes on them.
4. If traces of rust, dust or other contaminants are found on the removed parts, they must be removed before reassembling. Very often, corrosion can be found on the top cover of a top-loading machine.

Conclusion

Removing the front panel from an LG washing machine yourself is not difficult if you follow all the steps in sequence. The main thing is to be careful and not rush to finish the job.