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How to Replace a Washing Machine Mains Cable Power Lead - Hotpoint

Washing Machines26 February 2026Includes video

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 Mains Cable Power Lead Wire 1.75M

1. Remove screws and lid

Remove the screw fixing the casing to the back.

Remove screw holding 1.75m to back of washing machine

Next, remove the two screws that hold the lid in place.

Remove screws for lid

Then, remove the lid and place to one side.

Remove lid

2. Remove old mains cable power lead

To remove the mains cable power lead, gently push up from the inside and pull the cable up as shown. It will then unclip and you can remove it from the washing machine.

Remove old power lead

If needed, take a photo so you have a reference of the original wiring.

Take a photo of the wiring for reference

Then, remove the wiring connectors.

Remove wiring connectors

3. Install new mains cable power lead

With your new mains cable power lead, connect the wiring as before and thread everything back into the washing machine.

Connect wiring to new cable

Slide the casing down to clip everything in place.

Slide into place on the back of the washing machine

4. Re-attach lid and screws

Then, re-attach the washing machine lid.

Place washing machine lid back on

Re-screw the screw holding the new mains cable power lead to the back of the washing machine.

Re-screw screw holding the mains cable power lead in place

Re-screw the two screws holing the washing machine lid in place.

Re-screw screws holding lid in place

And that’s it, your new washing machine mains cable power lead wire is all set to go!

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