[RichieN]

Re: Zanussi ZWF1421W drum stuck

hey Penguin, I take my hat off to you mate… your advice has paid trumps. The retaining spring took a little persuading but fitted in a treat.

You are a credit to this forum.

Many thanks!!

Rich.

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[RichieN]

Re: Zanussi ZWF1421W drum stuck

The advice was spot on – I found a very battered sock, thanks very much for your advice. The drum spins free and easy now… but…

The only problem I now have is the missus stuck her oar in and had a root around in the door seal rubber and unsettled the securing spring tensioner. 4 hrs later and I can’t get the bugg3r to go back in….!

As you can imagine I’m getting a tad desperate – any ideas?

Rich.

[RichieN]

Re: Zanussi ZWF1421W drum stuck

Penguin45 wrote:Not a particularly difficult job, bit of force required. Remove plug and rear cover. Heater is at the bottom. Make a note of where the wires go and undo the nut, the decent sized screwdriver to lever it out with.

Be warned – they don’t always want to go back in. A smwar of washing up liquid on the rubber helps.

Penguin45.

Thanks Penguin – will gave that a go.

Rich.

[RichieN]

Re: Zanussi ZWF1421W drum stuck

Penguin45 wrote:So……. Are you going to try and break it free? If you can prise the drum into movement, it may be worth pulling out the heater and going fishing – torch and wire coat-hanger are essential equipment.

Power off first, of course.

Penguin45.

Hi penguin,

I have a similar problem with my same machine (ZWF1421W – about 2yrs old) the drum is not stuck fast but can be turned but is very stiff. I have checked the impeller and removed what looks like to be bits of the wifes bra – but alas drum is still hard to turn.
I notice you mention heater removal – can this be done by a rank but enthusiast amateur?? thanks for your help.

Rich.

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