How to remove the front panel on a Samsung washing machine

Removing the front panel of a Samsung washing machine doesn't require any special training. All you need is a careful approach (reading the instructions), patience (haste often kills), and just one tool: a screwdriver. It's worth noting that this isn't the most difficult task, but it's not the easiest either. However, if you follow all the instructions, anyone can do it without the help of a qualified professional.

Let's free the front wall

First, we need access not only to the front but also to the rear of the machine, so it's best to position it in the center of the room or at least move it slightly out of its niche. Beforehand, disconnect it from the water supply, electrical system, and sewer system for safety. Before removing the front panel, remove any obstructions. Here's how:

1. First, you need to unscrew the screws that hold the top cover of the washing machine.
   
2. After that, move it back and lift it up.
3. Now you need to remove the washing machine's control panel. To do this, unscrew the screws (there are 3-4 depending on the model) where the detergent drawer is located. Then unscrew the screws at the top of the panel (they are screwed in vertically). Once all the screws are removed, simply move the control panel aside.
   
4. Now look at the bottom of the washing machine. There's a decorative panel there (sometimes called a baseboard or plinth). To remove the front wall, this false panel (it has no practical use, but serves only a decorative function) must also be removed. It's very easy to do: pry it up with a screwdriver or other similar object, then grab it with your fingers and carefully remove it.

Congratulations! You've now removed all the panels that could interfere with removing the front panel. As you can see, it's not difficult at all. Be careful, as these parts are usually made of plastic and can be easily damaged by sudden, careless movements.

Dismantling the front wall

You've removed all the panels, but you're not done yet. Your Samsung washing machine has several components that can also interfere with the front panel removal. So, continue with the following steps.

Open the car's hatch, locate the hatch locking mechanism, and unscrew the two screws next to it. After that, you'll need to remove the lock and the hatch seal. How do you do this? To do this, carefully pry the spring located around the seal and pull it off. After this, the rubber cap will come off easily (just pull it out of the grooves). As for the lock, you've already unscrewed the screws holding it in place, so now simply pull it out from the inside.

You may have to push the door lock back a little to get it off.

Now look at the top of the machine again. You'll see that the front cover is secured with several more screws under the control panel. Remove them. Next, look down. There are similar screws under the trim panel that also need to be removed.

After all these manipulations, the front panel will easily come off, allowing you to access the contents of your washing machine. For example, you'll be able to access the tubular electric heater (located at the bottom of the machine). Also located nearby is the pump, or drain pump, which is responsible for draining the water into the sewer after the wash cycle. These are very important parts, and if they are faulty, your washing machine simply will not start, and in order to repair them, you will need to remove the front wall. And now you can do it no worse than the masters.

When disassembling the machine, try to remember the order in which you did it and how you did it to avoid difficulties during subsequent assembly. Remember safety and be careful!

   

2 reader comments

1. March 30, 2020 at 4:19 PM

   Vladimir:

   Very useful

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2. May 30, 2020 at 8:48 PM

   Lydia:

   I have a Rainford RWM 12-42 ND washing machine. It works fine, but when I look at it from the inside, I see a leak in the lower right corner during a wash cycle. What advice can you give me? Sincerely, Lydia.

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