Washing Machine - How to replace the drive belt

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Refer always to your product’s user manual safety information before any repair or maintenance operation. https://www.electrolux.com/support/user-manuals/

WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

Before any repair or maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.

WARNING! RISK OF INJURY

Always take care when moving appliances. For heavy appliances it's safest for two persons to move it. Always use safety gloves and safety footwear. Wear safety gloves at all times to protect from cuts from sharp edges.

WARNING! RISK OF EYE INJURY

Wear safety glasses if you perform maintenance or repair work involving springs.

WARNING! RISK OF PINCHING

Wear safety gloves if you perform maintenance or repair work involving belts.

WARNING! NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN

Keep all small parts and packaging out of reach of children under 3 years due to choking hazard. Installation and use should be performed by adults only.

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Before any maintenance operation, turn off water supply to the appliance. Always empty the appliance of all the water. Any maintenance should be carried out with the appliance standing upright. Residual water could damage electronics if the appliance is placed on any of its sides.

Make sure to use the product only for its designated purpose and verify that it is a compatible part for the intended product.

Do not use or install the product if damaged.

Please note that self-repair or nonprofessional repair can have safety consequences if not done properly and might void the warranty. Possessing the necessary know-how is essential.

HOW TO REPLACE ELECTRIC VALVE

1. Unscrew the six PH2 screws on the lid.

2. Slide the top panel to the rear of the appliance, whilst lifting to release the top panel.

3. Unscrew and remove the inlet hose (NOTE: Water must be turned off, ensure you have something to catch any residual water in the hose). Replace the gasket in the inlet hose with the one supplied with the valve.

4. Carefully unclip the wiring connectors from the inlet valve. Be careful not to damage the wiring connector.

5. Use a small flat blade screwdriver to carefully prise open the clips on either side of the valve housing.

6. Use a small flat blade screwdriver to carefully prise open the power cable holder and remove the power cable from the valve housing.

7. Use a small flat blade screwdriver to lever out the screw cover on either side of the washing machine at the bottom.

8. Unscrew the two 8mm screws behind the side screw covers and the two 8mm screws on the back panel of the washing machine.

9. Unscrew the Torx 20 screw from the drain hose holder clip, then unclip and release the drain hose from the back panel.

10. Using a flat bladed screwdriver carefully prise the valve and valve connector away from its housing. 

11. Slide the back panel away from the crossbar, then remove fully, lifting the panel over the drain hose. (NOTE: When reinstalling ensure that the back panel is completely clipped back into position before screwing into place).

12. Carefully pull the drive belt up and away from the drum pulley to remove (Note: Be careful not to catch your hands between the pulley and the belt.

13. Wrap around desired notch position on motor shaft.

14. Slowly pull the belt around the drum pulley using your hand to keep tension, until the belt is fully connected to the motor shaft and pulley with tension.

15. When assembling repeat steps 1-11 in reverse order.