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How to Replace a Washing Machine Door Lock - Hotpoint

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Make and Model of Washing Machine Used in This Video

Hotpoint NSWM743UWUK (769991581901)
Hotpoint NSWM743UWUK (869991581900)
Hotpoint NSWM743UWUKN (769991637831)

Part Used in This Video

Hotpoint Washing Machine Door Interlock Switch Lock

1. Remove front door seal

To gain access to the washing machine door interlock, locate the spring on the outer retaining band.

Located spring from outer retaining band

With your flathead screwdriver, gently lift the spring away from the door seal

Gently lift outer retaining band away

Then, remove the retaining band from the washing machine.

Remove rest of retaining band

Slightly peel the front part of the door seal out of the groove on the washing machine to access the door interlock switch.

Peel back door seal

2. Remove old door interlock switch lock

On this Hotpoint model, to remove the door interlock, simply slide the lock to the left. You may also need to press in on the upper and lower pips.

Slide door lock to the left to remove

The door lock can then be passed through.

Pass door lock to front

Disconnect the wiring from the old door interlock.

Disconnect wiring

3. Install new door interlock switch lock

With your new door interlock, connect the wiring.

Connect wiring to door lock

Make sure the new door interlock is the correct way around.

Correct way around

Feed the door lock inside the washing machine. Attach the door lock to the washing machine by hooking the left side in place first.

Install new door interlock switch lock

Then, slide it to the right-hand side to lock it in place. You’ll hear a click once it’s in place.

Slide to right to click into place

4. Re-attach front door seal

To re-attach the front side of the door seal, feed the door seal over the washing machine lip all the way around. A little tip if you’re struggling is to use some washing up liquid to lubricate the door seal. 

Feed door seal gasket over front lip of washing machine

Go around and make sure the door seal is nice and firmly in place.

Make sure door seal is in place

Now, re-fit the outer retaining band. Slot the retaining band into the groove of the door, making sure to have the spring located on the left-hand side, around the 8 o'clock position. This will stop the spring from rusting if there are any leaks at the bottom.

Re-attach outer retaining band

And that’s it, your new washing machine interlock switch is all set to go!

Feed and attach the outer retaining band all the way around

And that's it, your new washing machine door lock is all set to go!

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