These pages are about how to fit the door seal on a Zanussi 1250. WJS 1397W. TurboDry
Removing the Old Door Seal
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| Undo Earth Wire Screw at of Top Heater Duct. This is another screw that holds the Heater Duct. |
MAKE SURE YOU REMEMBER TO RECONNECT THIS EARTH WIRE TO THE HEATER DUCT WHEN REASSEMBLING!!!
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| Remove Small Host Clip | Remove Small Host from Door Seal. Pull out. |
TIP Remove Small Host Clip. I used a flat-bladed screwdriver to unclip this.
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| Unclip Heater Duct Spring. Twist to unclip. | Remove Heater Duct Spring |
I used a mole wrench to Unclip Heater Duct Spring. Twist to unclip. Good pliers will probably do the same job.
A Mole wrench is a useful tool it has a powerful grip and is able to be latch-on to objects holding and gripping them hands free. This is a good tool for diy, do it yourself.
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| Remove the Old Door Seal for The heater Duct Inlet | Remove the Old Door Seal. Complete with Big Spring. |
NOTE; KEEP the Big Spring. You will need this when fitting the New Door Seal.
TIP you should, if possible, empty the washer dryer of clothes and water first i.e. use the spin cycle.
DANGER UNPLUG. Also turn off water supply.
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THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND TIPS ARE FOR GUIDANCE ONLY.
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DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE. TURN OFF MAINS ELECTRIC SUPPLY AND UNPLUG FROM THE MAIN SUPPLY.DO NOT CONTINUE UNTIL YOU HAVE DONE THIS. |
NOTE: ALLOW THE WASHING MACHINE TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING.
TIP you should, if possible, empty the washer dryer of clothes and water first i.e. use the spin cycle.
TIP Take your time if any part feel difficult to fit find out why. Do NOT force parts this may cause damage.These Tips may not be suitable for any other Models of Washing Machines or Washer Dryers.
Before you start make sure you are competent enough to complete these tips.
You will be handling HEAVY MACHINEY WHICH USES HIGH VOLTAGE, HIGH PRESSURE WATER, DANGEROUS, (POTENTIALLY HOT AND HIGH SPEED), MECHANICAL ITEMS and TOOLS.
ELECTRIC AND WATER DO NOT MIX and this with the HEAVY and MECHANICAL DEVICES MAKE THIS VERY, VERY DANGEROUS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS, ASK A PROFESSIONAL.
Read ALL TIP's completely and make sure you have the tools and replacement parts ready.
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