I wish to replace the bearings in my Zanussi F1245W Washing Machine and would like to know how to gain access to remove the drum assembly. Other, older Machines, used to have a removable back plate for this purpose.

Gerald, September 2010

Just had a quick look for you and it should be a splitable tub.Also the rear half of the cabinet removes so the tub can be lifted out of the back.You luckily have one of the old school designs

ck, September 2010

some new machine can't have the bearings changed!
you need to take the top off the washing machine and look at the plastic tub in the middle IF it has screw bolts around the centre then you can replace the bearing although it means taking the whole tub out of the case and totally splitting in half
If it is seam welded (no screw bolts) then you have to buy a whole new inner tub/drum.

ck, September 2010