How to remove the drum from a Zanussi washing machine?

How to remove the drum from a Zanussi washing machine Removing the drum from the washing machine is a rather labor-intensive task. You will have to disassemble the machine body, remove the counterweights, reset the wiring, disconnect the engine and other elements. Work should be performed sequentially so as not to damage the equipment. Let's figure out how to properly remove the drum of a Zanussi washing machine, and what tools will be needed in the process.

Preparatory stage

There is no need to immediately grab a screwdriver and start disassembling the body of the washing machine. For the repair to go smoothly, it is important to do everything in order. First of all, you should prepare your workplace.

If the machine is installed in a cramped bathroom, be sure to move it to a larger, ventilated room with good lighting. Ideally, disassemble the device in the garage. So that nothing interferes with the process, a free 4-5 square meters is enough. m. It is better to cover the floor with film and throw old rags on top, since the work to be done is not entirely “clean”. Let's prepare the tool

In addition to preparing the site, you should:

carefully study the instructions for the Zanussi washing machine and other accompanying documentation;
familiarize yourself with the wiring diagram (a description is in the user manual);
collect tools that will be useful in your work;
remember the basic safety rules.

Before moving the machine to a convenient place, do not forget to disconnect it from the house utilities and turn off the water supply tap.

During the process of disassembling and dismantling the drum, the following tools will be useful:

screwdriver;
Phillips and slotted screwdrivers;
set of wrenches;
small hammer;
hex key 8;
pliers.

In addition to tools, you will also need other “helpers”:

multimeter (to immediately check the serviceability of the heating element, pump, engine);
marker or felt-tip pen;
WD-40 aerosol;
lubricant for oil seals and bearings;
moisture-resistant silicone sealant;
a basin and a dry rag (to drain water from the system).

If you are a “newbie” and are repairing a machine for the first time, it is better to photograph key moments of disassembly with a camera. Then in the future it will be easier to return all the elements to their designated places. It is very important to connect the wiring correctly - the contacts must be connected strictly to the specified connectors.

Removing the tank-drum assembly

Finally, having prepared both the place and all the necessary tools, you can begin to work. Make sure that the Zanussi washing machine is de-energized and disconnected from the water supply and sewage system. The algorithm for further actions will be as follows:

drain excess water from the system. To do this, place a basin under the machine, unscrew the garbage filter and collect all the draining liquid into a container;
go around the back of the machine, remove the housing cover by unscrewing a couple of bolts holding the “top” (first move the cover towards the hatch, and then lift it up);
Unscrew the bolts securing the rear panel of the case, remove the wall;
remove the drive belt from the pulley;
disconnect the pipe from the pressure switch and the tube connecting the dispenser and the tank;
Unhook the wires from the washing machine tank. We are talking about the contacts of the heating element and the thermistor;
Remove the bolts that hold the engine to the tank. Remove the motor;
carefully pull out the drain pipe from the tank;
open the hatch door and loosen the clamp securing the sealing collar. Remove the ring from the machine;
insert the rubber seal inside the drum;
use a screwdriver to remove the upper hook fastenings holding the tank;
remove the tub-drum assembly from the washing machine body.

Washing equipment repair specialists recommend taking this opportunity to check the functionality of the main elements of the washing machine. Immediately, using a multimeter, you can diagnose the heating element, pressure switch, electric motor and pump. It is also advisable to clean the “insides” of the machine from scale and dirt.

The drum itself is “hidden” in the tank. To carry out the necessary repairs, for example replacing bearings and oil seals, you will have to gain access to the inside of the plastic container. Let's figure out how to do it right.

How to “halve” a tank?

The dismantled tank-drum assembly should be placed on a flat, hard surface. Next you will have to “halve” the container. Modern Zanussi washing machines are equipped with a plastic collapsible tank, so there will be no problems with “dividing” it into two parts.

The tank halves are securely fastened together with self-tapping screws located around the circumference.

disassembling the Zanussi drum To gain access to the inside of the container, use a screwdriver to unscrew all the bolts one by one. Afterwards all that remains is to remove the top half of the tank and gain access to the drum. The course of further work will depend on the purpose - for example, you will have to knock out the bearings and change them, or remove an object stuck between a metal container and a plastic one.

Upon completion of the repair, all that remains is to correctly reassemble it. First, the halves of the tank are closed. It is advisable not only to fasten them with self-tapping screws, but also to treat the connecting seam with silicone sealant, due to this the structure will be stronger.

Afterwards the machine itself is assembled.The tank is “hung” on hooks, the remaining parts are fixed in place, pipes, wiring, and sensors are connected. Be sure to refer to the photographs taken during disassembly.

When the body is completely assembled, you should run a test wash with an empty drum. Monitor the equipment throughout the cycle. If the machine successfully completes the program, you can consider the job done. If the equipment “freezes” or “leaks,” it means that some element is connected incorrectly, and you will have to disassemble the machine again and fix the error.