Washing Machine - How to replace the pulley (3)

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Refer always to your product’s user manual safety information before any repair or maintenance operation. https://www.electrolux.com/support/user-manuals/

WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

Before any repair or maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.

WARNING! RISK OF INJURY

Always take care when moving appliances. For heavy appliances it's safest for two persons to move it. Always use safety gloves and safety footwear. Wear safety gloves at all times to protect from cuts from sharp edges.

WARNING! RISK OF EYE INJURY

Wear safety glasses if you perform maintenance or repair work involving springs.

WARNING! RISK OF PINCHING

Wear safety gloves if you perform maintenance or repair work involving belts.

WARNING! NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN

Keep all small parts and packaging out of reach of children under 3 years due to choking hazard. Installation and use should be performed by adults only.

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Before any maintenance operation, turn off water supply to the appliance. Always empty the appliance of all the water. Any maintenance should be carried out with the appliance standing upright. Residual water could damage electronics if the appliance is placed on any of its sides.

Make sure to use the product only for its designated purpose and verify that it is a compatible part for the intended product.

Do not use or install the product if damaged.

Please note that self-repair or nonprofessional repair can have safety consequences if not done properly and might void the warranty. Possessing the necessary know-how is essential.

HOW TO REPLACE THE PULLEY

1. Remove the right-side panel (appliance viewed from the front). Unfasten the 4 screws that fix the right-side panel to the back panel. Move it towards the back of the washing machine.

In some models the top screw is behind a plastic cover, that must be slide out.

2. Before removing the belt, check its position in the motor pulley. Hold the belt, and by turning the pulley, remove it.

When reassembling: Position the belt and align it with the center of the pulley as shown in the figure. Turning the pulley, check that the belt positions itself and remains in the central part of the pulley.

3. Insert a retainer to secure the pulley in place. Unfasten the screw securing the pulley to the drum axle.

When reassembling: Make sure you insert the pulley properly on the drum axle. The notch in the pulley (indicated by the arrow) must be inserted in correspondence with the toothless part of the drum axle, indicated by the arrow.

Tighten the screw at a torque of 60 Nm.

Repeat all steps in reverse order to assemble again.