Lid Screws AND Rivet!
Hidy. Examining door lock problem yesterday, wiring connector from lock badly scorched, so decided to replace wiring as well. Pulled out machine a bit. 4 screws in top and, unbelievably, a rivet directly above the dispenser drawer. (I assume two more screws at the rear.) The machine is fitted, and the top is a single piece of galvanised steel.
I am going to drill the rivet out; I won't be denied access, but just wondering if anyone got any warnings, or if anyone come across such stupidity before, and why they think this was done. Why would a rivet be placed in a lid that was otherwise held on by normal cross-head screws? My gast was truly flabbered. Never seen this before ever. Usual procedure nowadays to use specialist screw\bolt heads.
Electrolux EWX 14440W Washer/dryer.
Cheers.
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Electrolux EWX 14440W lid removal query while investigating scorched door lock wiring
- The problem
- While investigating a door lock fault on an Electrolux EWX 14440W washer/dryer, the wiring connector to the lock was found badly scorched. The user also needed top access and was concerned by what appeared to be a rivet above the dispenser drawer, alongside screws securing the lid.
- Likely cause
- The discussion supports that the apparent rivet was probably not an additional fixing requiring drilling out, but part of a lid design that slides and locks, with release normally achieved by removing rear screws and sliding the lid.
- What fixed it
- Recommended action was to remove the screws at the back and slide the lid, usually backwards, as washing machine lids typically disengage from a front or central locking section once shifted. The exact repair to the door lock wiring or lock assembly was not confirmed.
- Checks to try
- Door lock wiring connector found badly scorched
- Visual check identified screws securing the lid
- Advice to undo rear screws and try sliding the lid backwards or forwards
Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
I've not heard of any washing machine where the lid doesn't come off by undoing screws at the back and then pushing it forwards or backwards (usually backwards). They usually have a part the slides and locks at the front or in the middle and sometimes you have to knock it reasonably hard to slide the lid back and then lift off.
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