Removing shipping bolts on a Dexp washing machine

Removing shipping bolts on a Dexp washing machine There is nothing difficult in installing a brand new washing machine if you strictly follow the instructions without skipping key installation points. It is extremely important to remember to remove the shipping bolts on your Dexp washing machine before your first wash. The fact is that these clamps are placed in the “home assistant” in order to safely deliver the machine without damaging the internal components. But if you start a working cycle with them, the bolts holding the tank can cause increased vibration, seriously damaging the washer’s capacity. We will analyze in detail these and many other nuances of preparing household appliances for use.

Where can I find these screws?

Even for an untrained person, removing the fasteners takes no more than ten minutes, so you should not be afraid of this procedure. First you need to find fasteners that can be placed in different places depending on the type of washing machine.

Rear wall of the device. Here are the bolts in automatic SM with front loading type.
Top or back wall. This location is relevant for machines with vertical loading of laundry.

In a situation where it is not possible to detect the fasteners, you can read the official instructions, in which this information must be presented in full.

Typically, fasteners are installed at the rear of the unit. Often, Dexp products contain 4 bolts for transportation, but their number depends on the specific model, so just in case, it is better to look at the official instructions to double-check the data.In addition, the reference book always lists useful tips for removing fasteners that are necessary for new SM users.

Removing the tank holding elements

First of all, you need to wait a few hours until the washing machine cools down to room temperature, which is especially important during the cold season. But this does not mean that you can do nothing for two hours while the household appliances are “resting” after transportation. At this time, you should take care to create a flat, stable surface for the machine, and also prepare connections to all communications, if this has not been done in advance. When time has passed, get to work.

First you need to loosen the transport bolts by carefully unscrewing them a few centimeters using a special wrench that comes with the device.

In case you forgot to put such a key, or it was not originally included in the kit, you can use ordinary pliers or a 12mm wrench.

Then slide the bolts into the housing until they rest against a solid surface. Usually you only need to push the elements a couple of centimeters.
After this, the attachments will become accessible for removal along with the bolts.
In the holes that appear, you need to put special plastic plugs, which are included with the washing machine. They need to be inserted into the seat until they hear a characteristic click.

Despite the fact that the tank latches in the device are no longer needed, experts advise not to get rid of them in case the machine needs to be transported due to a move or sale.Even if the device needs to be transported only a few kilometers, it is better not to do this without transport locks that can protect the “home assistant” from damage on the road.

Turned on the machine without screws

As you can see, removing the clamps really does not take much time, so in no case should you neglect it. Starting a washing machine with fasteners will immediately void the store’s warranty, because the operating cycle with them causes critical damage to household appliances. This is due to the fact that the fasteners securely hold the tank, the dampers of which do not work, and therefore cannot dampen the increased vibration caused by the actively rotating drum. Therefore, such a launch, at best, can entail expensive repairs of shock absorbers, bearings and other internal elements, and at worst, a complete replacement of parts or even the “home assistant” itself. The machine can jump precisely because of the transport bolts

This usually happens because new owners of an automatic transmission want to test their purchase as quickly as possible, so they forget about banal precautions and do not remove the fasteners for safe transportation. If this happens, the situation will worsen with every minute of delay, which is why you should always carefully monitor the wash during the first work cycles. The problem can be identified by the following signs:

excessive vibration of the washing machine, especially during spinning;
washer jumps that can be seen with the naked eye;
the presence of extraneous grinding, rumble and other loud uncharacteristic sounds.

If you find that you accidentally start washing clothes in a machine with the tub fasteners installed, you should immediately stop the cycle to reduce the risk of fatal damage to the washing machine. Be sure to remove the fasteners and thoroughly check the device for damage. The safest thing to do would be to call a repair service specialist to independently diagnose and repair the equipment, if necessary.

How to properly move equipment without bolts?

Tank bolts are not the only thing that can protect large household appliances that need to be moved somewhere. That is why it is better not to throw them away in order to use them for moving, selling equipment, or in a situation where you need to deliver the machine to a service center. In addition to installing the clamps, other recommendations should be followed.

Place the washing machine lying down in the machine so that the powder receptacle is at the bottom. When the unit is in an upright position, there is an increased chance of the drum becoming loose and the shock absorbers weakening, especially if the tank clamps have not been put back in place.
Under no circumstances should you place a previously used unit with the hatch facing up, because there will always be waste liquid left in it, which can flood all the electronics.

To be on the safe side, before transporting, drain all water using the device's garbage filter.

It is best to line the drum with thick items such as blankets and towels, or you can use foam to help completely block the movement of the unit. To do this, it is permissible to remove the top panel of the housing to gain free access to the tank and the cavities around it.
It is safer to entrust the transportation to the service center employees, who usually have this service, which allows you to deliver the equipment safely and wherever it is needed.
Do not try to buy new fasteners for the tank, as it is very difficult to find similar parts whose dimensions and shape perfectly match the parameters of the missing elements. So you will only waste your money without achieving SM protection.

Tank clamps help to securely transport the washing machine over any distance, so that customers always receive household appliances in perfect condition. With them, the washing machine is not afraid of potholes on the roads, speed bumps and other obstacles. Therefore, keep the transport locks close to the receipt and instructions so that you can use them as soon as necessary.