On my Zanussi FJ1093 washing machine the ON/OFF switch won't stay in the ON position. When pressed in, the orange power light does light up but when I let go, the switch comes back out again into the OFF position. What is wrong and how do I fix this? Please help/advise. Thanks

Afkaness, April 2009

Thanks for the answer.

I am stuck on step 4:
"Remove the front panel. This is the most difficult step."

Can you please explain in any more detail how to do this please?

Thanks.

Afkaness, April 2009

I replaced the on/off switch in my Zanussi FJ1093 washing machine recently. This is the sequence of steps.

1. Purchase a replacement on/off power switch from your local Appliance Spares Shop.
2. Unplug the washing machine.
3. Remove the top by unscrewing the two securing screws at the back. The top slides backwards.
4. Remove the front panel. This is the most difficult step.
5. Remove the connectors to the switch noting which wires go to each connector. Draw a sketch of the switch with the wire colours. Dont rely on memory.
6. Remove the old switch.
7. Fit the new switch.
8. Replace the connectors on the switch as per your sketch.
9. Replace the front panel and top.
10. Plug in the power and test.

Note: You must always unplug appliances before working on them. Dont rely on just switching the applicane off at the plug as it may have the live and neutral wires transposed and therefore it will still be live at the appliance.

Luroman, April 2009