How to disassemble a Siemens washing machine with your own hands

Often, a breakdown of an old Siemens washing machine forces the consumer to buy a new one. But in some cases, the malfunction can be fixed by yourself. To do this, you need to know how to properly disassemble a Siemens washing machine and what tools will be useful during the repair process. The disassembly method depends on the type of loading of the equipment, as well as on the design features of a particular model.

How many tools are needed?

At first glance, the procedure does not seem particularly complicated. It does not require the use of a large number of tools. To begin with, one screwdriver is enough. To disassemble the equipment completely, you will need a few more things:

• Screwdriver,
• Slotted and Phillips screwdrivers,
• A small hammer, preferably a mallet,
• Pliers,
• Hexagons.

Sometimes the joints and fasteners can be stuck. To unscrew a stubborn screw, it needs to be treated with a universal anti-corrosion penetrating lubricant WD -40, often used by motorists. And to drain dirty water from the hose, you will need a large container. A smartphone with a camera will come in handy for self-disassembly. During the repair, take step-by-step photos, this will be very helpful in the process of reassembly. This way, you will not mix anything up and will be able to start the machine without problems after the repair work is completed.

Let's get to the main node

At the very beginning, disconnect the washing machine from the electrical network. Turn off the water supply. Unhook the supply hose and the drain hose, lowering the latter into a previously prepared basin. This will ensure safety of the work and will not flood everything around with water.

Remove the hatch door by unscrewing two screws and removing it together with the metal hinge. Remove the upper part of the housing. Usually, the cover is fixed with various screws, which are unscrewed with a Phillips screwdriver. The fasteners are located on the back side under the top of the panel on the lugs. Unscrew them and press hard on the front end of the cover, then lift it up.

How to remove the detergent dispenser yourself? Feel for a separate plastic button in the central part of the pull-out tray. Press it and pull the tray towards you.

The next step is to dismantle the control panel. The latter is secured to the body of the washing machine with two screws. The first is located under the tray for washing powder and other products. The second is on the opposite side. When unscrewing the panel, be careful, as it is very fragile.

Step number four is disassembling the service panel. To do this, simultaneously press the two locking latches, and then the latch located in the middle. Remove the panel.

To remove the front wall, remove the metal clamp holding the door seal of the washing machine. It is easy to pry it off with a screwdriver, the main thing is to act carefully so as not to pierce the seal. The rubber seal-cuff is installed inside the loading hatch. The clamp itself is secured with a small spring; just push it a little, and the clamp will be removed. Now place the cuff inside the drum. Do not try to pull out or pull out the seal - it is held by an additional internal retainer.

Now it's time to remove the front panel, but this can be a bit tricky. You'll need to do the following steps (be especially careful with the panel, there are chips inside):

• Remove the front panel,
• Unfasten the fasteners responsible for securing the protective cover,
• Lift the panel and remove the hooks holding it in place.

To remove the back cover, unscrew the screws with a screwdriver. They are usually located along the entire perimeter of the rear wall of the machine. According to the manufacturer's idea, this allows you to securely fix the body element, which, in fact, protects the drive mechanism.

We remove the drum from the tank body

The washing machine tank weighs up to 10 kilograms. But removing it with your own hands is a dubious undertaking, so we recommend calling a friend/neighbour for help. Together, we remove the tank from the springs and pull it out. Unscrew the front counterweight (this part most often looks like a massive half-ring) and remove it. Turn the tank with the open side down, providing yourself with access to the pulley.

To prevent the pulley with the drum shaft from turning, block it with a block. Unscrew the bolt in the middle of the pulley with a hex screwdriver. If the bolt does not give in, lubricate it with WD-40. Wait a little and try again. During the manipulation, be careful not to tear the hex.

The bolt is unscrewed counterclockwise. The process is difficult, since the fastener is filled with a special compound that gives the connection special strength so that it does not fall apart from vibration. Some craftsmen recommend heating the bolt with a gas burner to make the work easier. We still recommend using WD-40 lubricant, since using a burner can cause damage to other parts of the machine. Take the pulley with both hands. Pull the part up, swinging it from side to side. After removing the part, disassemble the tank body into two halves.

Now take a ratchet with an 8 mm head and unscrew all the screws that connect the tank into a single whole. After that, the latter falls apart into two halves. But we still have the rear part, fastened to the drum with the help of bearings mounted on the shaft.

They will have to be removed with the tank itself. We select any old bolt that fits the shaft thread (where we unscrewed the screw holding the pulley) and screw it in. Then we put a small wooden block under it and lightly tap it with a hammer until the back wall of the tank comes off the bearing. So, we have removed the wall, and we are left with a part of the drum with a crosspiece and a shaft installed on it. The seal and bearing are put on the shaft. We proceed to the most difficult step.

• We drive the puller jaws under the bearing.
• By slowly tightening the thread of the puller, we create a certain tension.
• Lubricate the bearing thoroughly with WD-40.
• We wait for about half an hour.
• After this, we continue to unscrew the thread and as a result, we remove the bearing, and after it, the seal.

Now you know all the intricacies of disassembling a Siemens washing machine with your own hands. By removing the parts one by one, you can easily get to the units and elements that need repair. When reassembling, carefully follow the instructions, without skipping a single step.