Disassembling the door of a Bosch washing machine

The handle is considered a weak point in German washing machines; it can stop working if the user tries to force the door open. Replacing this plastic part requires disassembling the door of the Bosch washing machine. Let's look at how to open the machine with a broken handle and how to replace it.

We open the machine

The door handle usually breaks when a woman tries to open the washing machine and remove laundry from the drum. The handle simply clicks and refuses to open the door. In this situation, tugging at the plastic handle as much as you like will do no good. What should you do in this situation? Let's figure out how to open a Bosch washing machine.

Opening the drum is easy with a simple spoon. Follow these steps:

• take the cutlery;
• visually determine the center of the hatch handle;
• insert the spoon handle into the gap between the door and the body exactly in the center of the handle;
• Press lightly on the spoon.

The locking mechanism will engage, and the door will open. If there's no "click," move the spoon up or down the gap and press it a couple more times. This will allow you to locate the lock and swing the door open. Open the car Bosch can also be operated manually; some models have an emergency door release lever. It is located at the bottom of the housing, near the drain filter.

It's not a good idea to use any other methods to open a Bosch washing machine than those described above. This could further damage the machine.

We disassemble the part

Once the hatch has been successfully opened, you can begin disassembling the door. This is a mandatory step, as it's the only way to remove the broken handle. The plastic handle cannot be repaired; a replacement part must be purchased. This part can be purchased online or in specialty stores.

To avoid making a mistake when choosing a handle, you need to know the model and serial number of your Bosch washing machine.

The door is disassembled as follows:

• de-energize the washing machine;
• turn off the shut-off valve that supplies water to the washing machine;
• remove the door from its hinges (by unscrewing the two fixing bolts);
• Place the hatch on a flat surface;
• unscrew the bolts that hold the sash parts together;
• Use a thin screwdriver to release the latches located around the entire perimeter of the door;
• detach the top half of the hatch and the glass.

Next, work on the interior, where the locking mechanism is located. Use a thin screwdriver to push in the metal rod holding the mechanism in place. Once the pin is removed, the remaining lock components can be removed.

Knowing how a new handle works will help you install it correctly. The part consists of four main components:

• the "plastic" itself;
• pin connecting the mechanism;
• springs;
• tongue-latch.

Once the old handle is disassembled, a new one needs to be installed. If only the spring or the tongue is damaged, the entire mechanism still needs to be replaced. Let's look at how to properly and quickly attach a new handle.

We will install a new part

There's a recommended assembly procedure for replacing the handle on Bosch washing machines. It's important to follow the instructions carefully. The procedure is as follows:

• install the spring;
• place the retainer on the side of the coil;
• While holding the lock, insert the pin halfway. At this point, the rod does not go all the way in, but only into the first eye of the spring;
• "hook" the handle onto the lock, pull the pin all the way through.

Once the mechanism is assembled, the door halves should be joined. The glass is installed under the handle, and the outer door section is positioned. The retaining bolts are screwed into place. The locking mechanism can then be tested for proper operation. The door is then reattached to the hinges of the Bosch washing machine frame.

   

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