Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts

This Sticky thread is long overdue in providing trade members with essential help on products they perhaps were reluctant to take on. The idea borne out of a number of requests of late from those that are anxious for help in all things that may need taking apart to fix. Those that are tempted to venture into repairing brands or types they were otherwise reluctant to touch through lack of essential information.

It is hoped this thread can be built up to cover all aspects of the trade from washers to microwave, fridges to cooker hoods and all in between.

DO PLEASE NOTE that it is the intention of ALL contributors of this thread that all information given is FOR TRADE USE ONLY and NOT to pass on the information to the Public Forums wholly or in part. –THANK YOU!😀

I’ll kick this off with some BSH tips, tricks & shortcuts : –

Replacing the brushes on m/c’s with the ‘teardrop shape’ back panel

Remove the teardrop panel only to take the belt on and off. Do not attempt access to the motor bolts through the back panel. Access from underneath (some variants have a base held on with 8 T20 screws – remove first) having tipped the m/c sideways by 45 degrees or better still tipping it forward 45 degrees will give great clearance for the longish bolts to clear the cabinet. (Essential tool required is a 1/4 inch ratchet with a 10mm socket)

Removal of motor and brushes from that point is quite obvious however do make sure you refit the wiring securely through the plastic splash guard using a new cable tie!

BSH integrated dishwasher access -the dreaded three-legged versions

Remove the front decor panel first. Normally held in place by 4 countersunk woodscrews in the top corners and 2nd screws up from the bottom. Also remove the 2 nylon blanking plugs on the edge of the door frame to access and loosen the T20 screw clamps. Keep a tight hold of the decor panel all the while. Once free, lift up and off.

Before pulling the machine out mark carefully the position of the top fixing plates to ensure you refit in same location. Once they are free the 3 legs need lowering to within 1 inch * of the floor before attempting to pull clear. lower the 2 front legs first and then using the slotted central black screw, turn counter-clockwise to lower the rear leg by a similar amount. (whilst turning that screw you will notice the machine levelling up straight in line with the front legs.

Once all legs are safely retracted *, then carefully drag the machine out whilst feeding the pipework in unison (if necessary?)

* Legs to be lowered as far down as possible will ensure they are not damaged when dragging and tipping the machine.

BSH Dishwashers – access to Circulating Pump & Instantaneous Heater

Remove outer door panel, top, side panels and concrete counterweight. Remove salt cap and unscrew the locking collar. Remove filters to access and remove 4 (T20) screws holding tub, remove screws and loosen top spray from sump. Drain off excess water in sump and salt container to prevent spillages.

Disconnect water matrix on L/H/side away from the tub. Unhook door cord nylon bushes off both door hinges, then with a narrow bladed screwdriver placed under the small nylon latches of the door hinge bearing, gently ease the door off the nylon bearing (later versions have plastic retaining lugs you need to open first with screwdriver blade before sliding down) and then lay door on the ground.

Next, remove the 2 (T20) screws that hold the tub to the plastic base at the back and the 2 (T20) screws holding the tub on the front hinge brackets. Wedge something (screwdriver or piece of wood) between hinge supports and tub so that the tub is free and clear of them. Then carefully lift the tub off the base and clear. The sump and heater box can now be fully accessed. The heater box is held in place with 2 (T20) screws under the sump and unhooking the motor mount and the drain hose will give improved access. The Circulation Pump is a simple grommet push fit into the sump and attached to the heater box with one of those spring clips I generally chop off and replace with a Jubilee Clip as a rule.

On re-assembly be sure to remember to use that all important jubilee clip to secure the rubber sleeve to the motor! Carefully inspect the tub for any damage before refitting and double check the the salt container rubber gasket is in place and clean before lowering the tub back in place. I find it also helps to lightly smear the black sump gasket with soap solution to ensure the tub easily relocates onto it squarely. Allow gravity for the most part in lowering the tub back down as it can be easily damaged if you’re not careful!

Reassembly is straight forward enough but do take care to relocate the bottom door seal onto the tub lip before fitting the outer door panel!