I have a problem with a leak from the drain pump and I need to replace this item. Can you please advise me on how to remove the front panel of this machine to gain excess to replace this pump. I look forward to your advice

Steve Tam, January 2013

Yeah and let the water up into the pressure switch causing more grief

keymatic, January 2013

undo the studs on the front panel at the gasket, then run something like a knife blade down the left hand side, you will find two spring loaded clips which have to be pushed in, the panel will then hinge outwards giving you access

keymatic, January 2013

It would be a darned site easier if you (very gently) laid the machine on its back on a dust sheet and with a couple of pieces of 2X2 preventing damage to the pipe connections, power lead and drain hose.
This also has the added advantage of sending any surplus water to the back of the tub.
Now you can work from the underneath, where the pump is situated

Geoff in Wales, January 2013