Hi, I'm El.
Welcome to eSpares.
In this video, I'm going to be showing you
how to replace the door lock
on this Samsung ecobubble washing machine.
If you find when you try and start your washing machine
that you either can't see this door lock icon
or you have the code DC.
This indicates that there may be a fault with the door lock.
However, if you do see this
it could just mean that the door is not fully closed.
So give it a firm push
and then press the start button
and if your washing machine runs as normal
then you've solved your problem.
If not you need to inspect the door lock
because it will probably be at fault.
For this replacement
you'll need a flat-blade screwdriver
a Phillips screwdriver
and a pair of pliers to get the job done.
Remember to always make sure
your appliance is switched off
and unplugged from the wall
before carrying out any work.
First, you're going to want to open the washing machine door
and remove the clamp.
The clamp is a circular wire
that's wrapped around the edge of the door seal.
For this, you'll need your flat blade screwdriver.
So to remove it.
First, you'll need to find the spring.
Then just grab your screwdriver
pop it in between the spring
and the door seal
and just run the screwdriver around
to leaver it free.
Next up, you'll need to grab your Phillips head screwdriver
and just remove the two screws here that are holding
the door lock assembly in place.
Now you just need to pull the door seal back
reach in behind
and just remove the whole door lock assembly.
At this point you'll notice
that the electrical connections are still connected.
Here
and here.
You might want to make a mental note
of where they are.
But on this machine
they can actually go in only one way.
So you can't go too far wrong.
For this part of the repair
you may be able to remove the connections
just with your fingers.
But if you find the connections are a bit stiff
or especially for this back connection here
you might find it easier
to use a pair of needle-nose pliers.
So with your old door lock removed.
It's time to fit your new one.
To do this you will need your washing machine's model number
which you can see here on this machine.
This is so you can get the correct spare part for your appliance.
But if you're not sure how to find the model information
just see our video up here and it will tell you.
To fit your new door lock
first of all, you'll need to refit the electrical connections
just making sure
that you connect each one in the right place.
Now just reinsert your door lock assembly back where your old one was.
Just lining up this square here
with this square
and this switch into this hole.
So if you just keep your hand behind the assembly
while you're refitting the two screws.
This will help you to keep it in place
with my fingers
and finish off with a screwdriver.
In the process of this repair
you'll probably find your door seals come quite loose.
So just make sure to refit it
by pushing the lip of the seal
over the entire edge
of the washing machine like so.
Finally, we just need to refit the seal clamp in place.
So start by lining up the spring
between the gap here
and then just run the clamp around.
It can be a bit stiff
so you need to pull on it a little bit
and clip it into place.
There you have it
how to replace the door lock
on your Samsung ecobubble washing machine.
Now when you start a cycle
you should see the door lock icon appear as normal
with no error code on the display panel
and your machine should run as normal.
Now that your machine's back in action
and the door is locking properly again
it's worth getting to know all of the features and benefits
that your machine has to offer.
Check out our video down here
for our complete guide to washing machine settings.
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