How to remove the LG washing machine door

How to remove the LG washing machine door Damage to the door of a front-loading washing machine is a very common problem, but it is far from the most serious, because most often you can deal with it yourself without calling a service center specialist. At home, it is very easy to remove the hatch of an LG washing machine and replace the damaged element. The most important thing is to strictly follow the instructions so as not to accidentally damage the hatch or other SM components even more. We'll tell you how to do it correctly with your own hands.

Dismantling the sash

First of all, you should remove the door from the machine so as not to try to restore it by weight. To do this, the element must be dismantled along with the hinges, which will take about five minutes. Just follow our instructions to avoid accidentally damaging anything:

Open the door so that all hinge fasteners have good access.
Get a set of open-end wrenches from the pantry.
Look for retaining bolts near the door hinges.
Remove them using the 8 key.

After completing the manipulations, you should not immediately try to pull out the door, because this will not be possible until you free the element from the special holder hooks. These special components hold the door together with the fixing bolts, so to remove the hatch you will first have to lift the hinges about 5 millimeters and then pull the hatch towards you.

Only in this way can the door be safely removed from its seat. It is important not to use excessive force during the process, so as not to damage the fragile metal from which the hook holders are made.

What kind of breakdowns force the door to be removed?

You should not rush to repair the door, because first you should carefully study its design in order to understand what exactly could have failed. Often, the door design of “home assistants” from different brands is similar, but this does not mean that these elements do not have their own characteristics that need to be taken into account during replacement or restoration. In addition, it is necessary to have a good understanding of the electrical circuit to prevent damage to the hatch locking device. Mostly washing machine doors need replacement due to the following: it is necessary to remove and disassemble the hatch door

the sunroof glass burst;
the latch began to jam, or the latch stopped working completely;
the hinges holding the door sagged;
hinge supports broke.

Also very often the culprit is the already mentioned hatch blocking device, which is placed separately on the body of the automatic SM, but plays one of the key roles in blocking the machine before the start of the working cycle. Let's start with a detailed study of the main problems with the hatch of the LG washing machine.

Actually the problem is in UBL

The user’s primary task is to make sure that the problem is caused not by mechanics, but by electrical, that is, UBL. There are different ways to understand that this particular node is to blame. Most often, this breakdown 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 door lock, both before and after the wash.

To check the device, you will first have to remove it from the machine. But don’t rush to start dismantling, because first you need to prepare a flat-head Phillips screwdriver, a multimeter and a double wire. The wire must have terminals on one edge and a plug for connecting to a 220-volt outlet.When the tools are prepared, you can begin to work.

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 in place so you can remove this panel later.
Put your hand through the hole that appears, loosen and remove the clamps holding the UBL in place - they are located immediately behind the door lock.
Disconnect the wiring from the electronic element while holding it with one hand.

Just in case, take a few photos of connecting the wires to the UBL so that there are no problems with the connection later.

Remove the hatch locking device.

Now you can proceed to diagnosing the element. To do this, you need to switch the multimeter to resistance measurement mode, apply the probes to zero and phase, and then evaluate the data obtained. If the tester produces a three-digit number, then the problem is clearly not a blocking problem.

Next, you need to use a flat-head screwdriver to switch the hatch locking device to the open position and, using a pre-prepared wire, connect the element to the outlet. If the UBL responded to the connection and you heard a characteristic locking click, then the part is in good condition and does not need to be replaced. As an additional test, you can apply the tester probes to the neutral and common contacts - if the result on the display is “0,” then the hatch locking device is in order.

Restoring the locking mechanism

In a situation where the door does not close tightly, the deformation of the latch lever is most likely to blame. This is due to the appearance of irregularities on the element, which do not allow the door of the LG washing machine to close until it clicks.What should I do to fix this problem?

Remove the door from its hinges according to the instructions indicated in the previous paragraph of the article.
Carefully file away all irregularities, nicks and other defects using an ordinary file.
Lubricate the surface with graphite lubricant as a preventive measure.
Reinstall the hatch on the washing machine.

Keep a close eye on the door of your “home assistant” - do not place wet clothes on it, and also do not let small children hang on it.

If the element no longer locks in place due to sagging hinges or loose fasteners, you just need to adjust the door hinges. In this case, you need to tighten the fasteners exactly until they fit tightly into the grooves and the position of the door is leveled.

Restoring a broken “window”

If the glass in your automatic SM has burst, cracked or even broken, then further use of the household appliance becomes impossible. You will have to either glue it together properly or completely replace it if restoration is impossible. At the same time, quite often it is impossible to replace only the glass, so you will have to repair cracks, replace the entire door, or even buy a brand new washing machine LG. When the damage is not critical, you can try to seal the cracks according to our guide.

On the outside of the glass, tape a plastic film without gaps or voids.
Glue reinforcing tape to the inside of the glass where there are cracks.
Prepare a solution of epoxy resin, for which you need to mix the resin with the hardener until smooth, maintaining a ratio of 6 to 4 based on epoxy universal adhesive EDP. The end result should resemble runny sour cream a little, but the consistency should not be thicker.In case of discrepancy, you can additionally heat the solution in a water bath, remembering to stir it from time to time.

You should not save money and buy a special sealant to repair the door, since during the operation of the washing machine it will be completely washed out and the gap will appear again.

Fill all damaged areas with epoxy resin.
Leave the machine like this for the whole day.
After a day, remove all the polyethylene and carefully remove any unevenness.

To achieve the result, you must strictly follow the indicated proportions, and also take your time, leaving the washing machine for 24 hours or more. Otherwise, even an epoxy resin solution will not help fix the problem.

If the handle is broken

Finally, let's look at an unpleasant situation when the problem is hidden 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 retaining bolts. Carefully separate the two halves of the element and remove the glass. What to do next with the part?

Drill a hole in it about 4 millimeters long.
File the nail to a similar 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 LG washing machine door is as important a structural element as any other, so you should interact with it carefully. Do not slam the door, do not hang heavy or wet objects on it, do not pull the handle or do anything else that the manufacturer warns about in the official instructions. Remember that careless handling of the “home assistant” threatens rapid failure, followed by spending money on repairs.