Conveying screws on the washing machine : how to remove - instruction , transportation

Those who purchase washing machines are divided into two groups - some prefer to perform the installation of the device on their own, while others charge this task by professional artists or knowledgeable friend.Before you get started, we recommend carefully read the user manual and get acquainted with the recommendations of experts.If you are used to do everything with your hands, be prepared for the fact that such a simple, at first glance, the task of both installation and connection of the washing machine can be fraught with a lot of pitfalls.

One of these nuances, which novice masters are not ready - is the transit bolts.The fact that they are and what is needed, see below.

transport bolts - this temporary fasteners that are installed on new devices in order to transport them to the process caused less damage.In this case we are talking about the fasteners securing the washing machine drum, protecting it from deformation and breakdowns that may occur as a result of impact or drop the unit during transport.

We have already said that the transport bolts are needed to ensure the safe transport of the washing machine.When the unit is stationary, it is situated inside the drum so that it does not touch the walls of the device.However, during transport inevitably occurs shaking, which resulted in a tank swings and touches internal parts of the machine.This can lead to extremely undesirable consequences, the most unpleasant of them - the loss stiralki performance.

shipping bolts are located at the rear of the washing machine.Usually they are fastened to the rear panel, so it is better to remove the unit has to be set in place.The number of fasteners may be different, but most of them 3, 4 or 5. The opposite part of the bolt is fastened to the tank, but in order, as the bolts very easily pulled out, disassemble the machine does not need to remove it.

To remove transit bolts do not require a lot of time, and a set of tools needed to be very small.Some manufacturers are making to the washing machine a special key for this purpose, but an ordinary suit and wrench of the appropriate size.

first expand the unit so that it may be convenient to get to the rear panel.Use the wrench to loosen the fastening by turning them counterclockwise.Remove the screws from the holes can be easily manually.Look among the accessories that go along with a washing machine, a set of plastic caps - they are necessary in order to disguise the holes.

Below is a visual video tutorial on removing the bolts from the car.

But all this - only the symptoms.In fact, at this time the mechanism of the washing machine causes serious damage as a result of which the unit can be neremontoprigoden.If stiralka break due to the fact that you forgot to remove the shipping bolts, service center bude have the right to refuse you service under warranty.

In the following video you can observe the behavior of the machine if the bolt still will not be removed.

If you need to re-install the transport bolts, for example, in the case of moving or selling the washing machine, you must do the same procedure but in reverse order.First, the decorative cap must be removed.To do this, pick up a screwdriver or penknife.Then, insert the bolts into the holes, slightly push them inside, and, armed with a screwdriver, tighten in a clockwise direction.

Transporting the washing machine should be just like any other household appliances, that is, observing the utmost caution.The first step should be to take care of the presence of the shipping bolts.The second important factor - it is the position of the unit.When transporting the better position it upright or on its side, so that the pump is at the bottom - in this case, the accumulated water inside will not fall on the electronic unit.