How To Remove A Hoover Performa 1100 Top?

This thread was marked as solved. Here's a summary of the problem and the fix, generated from the discussion below.

Hoover Performa 1100 top panel removal

The problem

The owner of a Hoover Performa 1100 washing machine had removed the three rear screws and back trim but could not get the top off. The top appeared to be a white-backed chipboard panel and seemed very tight.

Likely cause

The accepted reply states the lid design slides fully backwards and off. If it is very tight, the most likely explanation given is that the chipboard lid has swollen due to liquid getting onto it, causing it to jam.

What fixed it

Slide the top panel all the way backwards and then lift/remove it. If it is tight, apply even pressure so it does not jam further. The discussion suggests swelling of the chipboard lid as the probable reason for the tight fit, but no repair beyond removal advice was confirmed.

Checks to try

• Three rear screws had already been removed
• Back trim had already been removed
• Confirmed by the accepted reply that the lid slides all the way back and off