The door handle snapped off, we found a new one on the web for £7 and they mailed it so us, despite the snow. It saturday morning and I am ready to do the washing.
I have pulled the door apart and put the new one in, I think the same as the old one was, and put it all back together- but it doesnt catch, so the door wont shut, and I cant do the washing.

What is the trick to make it catch?

Is there a website where I can find the correct instructions?

Thanks for your help,

Dave

Dave, February 2009

Just replaced the door handle on mine. When putting the catch in make sure the spring is over the catch not under. The catch ridge also has to be on the outside edge. Hope this helps.

Slayersam, January 2010

probably a fault in the door interlock.
Typical interlock replacement: Power off, remove mains plug. Remove the plastic band that holds the rubber door seal to the front cabinet. Un-hook the rubber gasket from cabinet lip on the door lock side. Put your hand in and hold the door lock whilst removing the 2 screws you can see from the front. There might be a pressure pipe attached to the lock, if so, just pull it off. Make a note of the position of the connectors and disconnect wiring. Refitting is, as they say, a reversal of the above process.
Check all wires and connectors generally for internal breakages or wear of the insulation allowing the wire to short out - caused by movement of the wiring loom attached to the drum. Over a long period of time the wire strands inside the insulator break through metal fatigue. Although the outside of the wire appears ok the internal is open circuit. Pull on each individual wire - if theyre ok internally, they shouldnt stretch.

Repair and service your own washing machine. Go to www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html

dannyboy, February 2009