Thanks for all your help, Dave.
It was such a compact and well insulated door – it proved tricky for a novice (i needed an extra pair of hands).
Your advice re: front fascia and skin screws was spot on. The snag i hit was the wool insulation was glued to everything (made things very difficult) and when i realised i needed to pull out the machine to get a better look, and then realised what the kitchen fitters had done, i knew i was on a hiding to nothing.
It was worth the try, and would attempt again with the experience i have now.
*Could i trouble you for another bit of advice – what integrated dishwasher would you recommend for ~£500? I was looking at this NEFF but not keen on top cutlery tray – but seems a lot have them now…
https://www.johnlewis.com/neff-n50-s…8GELS7inkiAggB
I would also prefer a 1 hour quick clean – as my wife swills everything so it only needs a short warm wash.