DO NOT over-tighten or you may damage the tub and or clamp. Once you have the boot in place, tighten the clamp enough to where it is snug. There should be instructions that come with the door boot with guide marks to ensure you align it correctly. Install new door boot on the wash tub and install clamp. Also remove the boot from the fill tube coming from the dispenser.ġ0. Loosen the 7mm nut and the boot will detach from the tub. Remove the old door boot by locating the large clamp that attaches it to the wash tub. There should be two at the top and two at the bottom. Remove the front washer casing by removing the four remaining screws that are holding it in place. A slight tap on either side will knock it free.Ĩ. There are 3 screws under the bottom edge holding it in place. Remove the lower kick panel under the door.
Set the door aside in a location where it will not get stepped on or broken.ħ. Use care to support the door hinges when loosening. Remove the door by removing the screws holding the hinges in place. You can leave the latch in place as long as you remove the screws and push it inside slightly to remove it from the front casing of the washer.Ħ. This is on the right hand side of the door opening. Remove the three screws that hold the door latch assembly in place. There is a small wire clamp holding it in place.ĥ. You will also have to remove the door boot from the fill tube on the left hand side of the door opening. Pull the rubber boot from the frame and push it inside towards the wash tub. Gently pry this spring apart and pull the wire hoop from the groove. Follow this hoop around to the bottom of the door opening and locate the wire tension spring. It is located behind the rubber seam where it attaches to the door frame. Locate the wire hoop retainer around the rubber door boot. You can leave the wires attached and simply lay the console across the top of the washer out of the way.Ĥ. Use care not to pull or damage any of the wiring. If you push in slightly while pulling outwards the panel pops off. Take a putty knife and insert it under the console seam right above the door. Remove the operator console by removing the dispenser and the scew(s) behind it. The panel should slide back, and then lift off.ģ. Remove the washer top panel by removing the three torx-type screws (or 7mm) where it attaches in the rear of the washer. A replacement bellow isn't cheap (prices vary, but are around $75-80), so hopefully these helpful steps will eliminate the need to call a repair service and pay the additional labor charges. SOURCE: I HAVE A BLUESKY WASHING MACHINE.(MODEL BLF 1011Ī lot of concerns have been raised about door bellows molding, mildewing, and/or ripping and needing replaced.
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