How to remove the cuff on an LG washing machine?

If you notice a trickle of water leaking from under the door during a wash cycle, the seal will likely need to be replaced. If you notice obvious damage to the seal's surface upon inspection, don't delay repairs. Removing the rubber seal from the drum of LG washing machines is quite simple. Let's figure out how.

Dismantling the damaged part

If you discover serious damage to the seal, you need to purchase a replacement and get to work. First, remove the old seal. To remove the seal from your LG washing machine, follow these steps:

• de-energize the equipment, disconnect from the house communications;
• Loosen the metal ring holding the gasket from the outside. Feel the spring, carefully pry it up with a flat-head screwdriver, and pull it off;
• tuck the outer edge of the cuff into the drum;
• unscrew the two bolts holding the top cover of the housing and remove it;
• remove the powder receptacle;
• unscrew the screws holding the control panel;
• pry the latches to completely detach the control panel;
• Place the panel on top of the washing machine, working carefully to avoid breaking the power wires. You can secure it with masking tape to prevent it from falling.
• detach the false panel covering the trash filter, unscrew the bolt that it hid;
• Unscrew the remaining screws holding the front wall of the LG machine body, remove it and put it aside;

It is not necessary to disconnect the hatch locking device; it will not interfere with the work.

• remove two counterweights by unscrewing the holding screws;
• Carefully pull off the inner metal clamp of the rubber seal.

After these steps, you can begin removing the cuff. Pull the elastic band and remove it from its mounting location.

We put on a new rubber band

To properly install the seal, you need to determine which part is top and which is bottom. The seals are asymmetrical, and the bottom of the gasket can be identified by special holes. The top of the rubber band is marked with a small protrusion. There's a mark on the machine's drum—a triangle symbol. Installing a cuff from a washing machine LG should start from the top, aligning the markings on the surface of the seal and the washing machine tank. Afterwards, the elastic band is pulled over the edges of the tank, and so on in a circle.

If you encounter any difficulties, apply a small amount of liquid detergent to the area on the cuff to make it easier to pull it into place.

Once the rubber seal is installed, check that it is seated tightly. Rotate the drum by hand, making sure it doesn't touch the seal. Next, install the clamp: first insert the hook end into the recess, then pull the other end with the spring over it. For ease of installation, it's best to use round-nose pliers when installing the metal clamp.

Assembling the car

Reassembling the washing machine is done in reverse order. The counterweights are hung and secured with bolts. Then, the front panel of the housing is installed and the screws that hold it in place are tightened.

The next step is to secure the lower trim panel in place. It is inserted until the latches engage. Then, reinstall the machine's control panel, which is also secured with the previously removed bolts. The detergent drawer is then reinserted.

Once the washing machine returns to its original appearance, you can pull the outer edge of the cuff over the body and secure it with a metal clamp. Connect the machine to the water and sewer lines, plug it into the power outlet, and run a test wash.

   

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