How to remove the door of an LG washing machine

A damaged door on a front-loading washing machine is a common problem, but it's far from serious, as it can often be fixed without calling a service technician. It's very easy to remove the door on an LG washing machine at home and replace the damaged part. The most important thing is to follow the instructions carefully to avoid further damaging the door or other components. We'll show you how to do it yourself.

We dismantle the sash

First, remove the door from the machine to avoid trying to replace it while it's hanging. To do this, remove the door along with the hinges, which takes about five minutes. Just follow our instructions to avoid damaging anything:

• Open the door so that all hinge fasteners are easily accessible.
• Get a set of open-end wrenches from the pantry.
• Locate the retaining bolts near the door hinges.
• Remove them using an 8 mm wrench.

After these steps, don't try to remove the door immediately, as this won't work until you release the element from the special hooks. These special components hold the door in place with the retaining bolts, so to remove the hatch, you'll first need to lift the hinges about 5 millimeters and then pull the hatch toward you.

Only in this way can the door be safely removed from its mounting. It's important not to apply excessive force during the process to avoid damaging the fragile metal of the hook-and-holder brackets.

What kind of damage requires dismantling the door?

Don't rush into repairing the door; first, you should carefully examine its design to understand what exactly might be wrong. While the door designs of home appliances from different brands are often similar, this doesn't mean these elements don't have their own unique features that need to be considered when replacing or repairing. It's also important to have a good understanding of the electrical circuit to prevent damage to the door locking device. Washing machine doors generally require replacement for the following reasons:

• the sunroof glass burst;
• the latch started to stick or stopped working completely;
• the hinges holding the door sagged;
• the supports on the hinges broke.

The aforementioned door locking device, which is located separately on the automatic washing machine's body but plays a key role in locking the machine before the start of the washing cycle, is also often at fault. Let's take a closer look at the main problems with the LG washing machine's door.

In fact, the problem is in the UBL

The user's primary task is to ensure that the problem is not mechanical, but electrical—that is, the door lock system. There are several ways to determine whether this component is the culprit. Most often, this malfunction can be identified by the appearance of an error on the washing machine display. In addition, this is actively signaled by problems with the electronic lock of the hatch, both before and after the start of the wash.

To check the device, you'll first need to remove it from the washing machine. But don't rush into disassembling it; first, you'll need a flat-head Phillips screwdriver, a multimeter, and a dual-core cable. The cable should have terminals on one end and a plug for connecting to a 220-volt outlet. Once you have these tools ready, you can begin.

• Disconnect the device from all communications for safety.
• Disconnect the drain and inlet hoses.
• Move the washing machine away from the wall to make it easier to work with.
• Loosen the bolts holding the top cover of the washer so you can remove the panel later.
• Insert your hand through the hole that appears, loosen and remove the fasteners that hold the UBL in place - they are located immediately behind the door lock.
• Disconnect the wiring from the electronic component while holding it with one hand.

Just in case, take a few photos of the wire connections to the door locking system to avoid connection problems later.

• Remove the hatch locking device.

Now you can proceed to diagnosing the element. To do this, switch the multimeter to resistance measurement mode, attach the probes to the neutral and phase terminals, and then evaluate the resulting data. If the tester displays a three-digit value, the problem is clearly not a blockage.

Next, use a flat-head screwdriver to switch the hatch locking device to the open position and connect the element to the power outlet using the pre-prepared cable. If the hatch locking device responds to the connection and you hear a distinctive clicking sound, the element is functioning properly and does not need to be replaced. As an additional test, you can attach the tester probes to the neutral and common contacts. If the display shows "0," the hatch locking device is working properly.

We are restoring the locking mechanism

If the door doesn't close tightly, the latch lever is likely deformed. This is caused by unevenness on the element, preventing the LG washing machine door from closing fully. What can be done to fix this problem?

• Remove the door from its hinges according to the instructions given in the previous paragraph of the article.
• Carefully file down all uneven areas, nicks and other defects using a regular file.
• Lubricate the surface with graphite grease as a preventative measure.
• Place the hatch back on the machine.

Keep a close eye on your "home helper's" door - do not place wet clothes on it, and do not let small children hang on it.

If the door no longer fits properly due to sagging hinges or loose fasteners, simply adjust the door hinges. In this case, tighten the fasteners until they fit snugly into the grooves and the door is level.

Restoring a broken window

If the glass in your automatic washing machine is cracked, shattered, or even broken, further use of the appliance becomes impossible. You'll need to either repair it properly or replace it entirely if repair is impossible. However, quite often it is not possible to replace just the glass, so you will have to repair the cracks, replace the entire door, or even buy a brand new washing machine. LG. If the damage is not critical, you can try to seal the cracks according to our instructions.

• On the outside of the glass, stick a plastic film with tape without any gaps or voids.
• Glue reinforcing tape to the inside of the glass where there are cracks.
• Prepare an epoxy resin solution by mixing the resin and hardener until a homogeneous mixture is obtained, using EDP universal epoxy adhesive in a 6:4 ratio. The final result should be slightly reminiscent of liquid sour cream, but the consistency shouldn't be thicker. If the consistency isn't right, you can additionally heat the solution in a double boiler, stirring occasionally.

Don't skimp on buying special sealant to repair the door, as it will wash out completely during use, and the crack will reappear.

• Fill all damaged areas with epoxy resin.
• Leave the machine like this for the whole day.
• After 24 hours, remove all the plastic and carefully smooth out any uneven areas.

To achieve results, it's important to strictly follow the specified proportions and take your time, leaving the washing machine untouched for 24 hours or more. Otherwise, even the epoxy resin solution won't fix the problem.

If the handle breaks

Finally, let's look at the unpleasant situation when the problem lies in a damaged handle. In this case, you first need to remove the door according to our instructions, place it on a flat surface and unscrew all the holding bolts. Carefully separate the two halves of the element and remove the glass. What should I do with the part next?

• Drill a hole in it about 4 millimeters long.
• File the nail down to the same depth.
• Heat the prepared nail and then insert it into the resulting hole.
• Wait a couple of minutes and then check the condition of the part.

The door of your LG washing machine is as important a component as any other, so it should be handled with care. Avoid slamming the door, hanging heavy or wet objects on it, yanking the handle, or doing anything else the manufacturer warns against in its official instructions. Remember that careless handling of your "home helper" can lead to rapid failure, followed by expensive repairs.

   

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