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problems fitting door handle kit spring

As was was to much in a hurry i never paid enough attention to the position of the retaning spring can you please help to allow me to install this kit many thanks

By 1957 - falkirk - 22 October 2009

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  • I eventuall managed this, but for goodness sake take a photo before taking apart. I did not and wrestled for hours, until I noticed 'MHCUZZ' comment, the loop goes on the inside of the door latch, the hooks facing inward. When you reassemble the two sides there is a slight resistene around the latch, this is the spring tensioning. Eureka! By Team GB - Fife - 28 April 2015
  • When you take the door apart you'll probably hear a ping as the spring comes away from the chrome door assembly - this provides all the tension for the spring. When refitting, make sure that you fit the chrome surround around the locking mechanism first - you'll feel pressure from the spring as it gets forced against the surround. You can check the door handle paddle to be sure. Then push down the rest of the surround and screw tight. Nightmare to fit without instructions and the video does not help much at all!! But it DOES work... By ladily - Devon - 04 April 2015
  • I had exactly the same difficulties but eventually realised that what's important is getting the U in the spring to act against the metal catch not the plastic handle. Once I had that sorted it was no problem By mhcuzz - sheff - 28 January 2014
  • can be a little tricky. the chrome door surround needs to press against the spring. It took me about 6 goes to get it right By dalgleish1221 - bristol - 29 March 2010
  • the spring should be fitted so the two legs press against the inside of the door rim By jed1421 - north east england - 04 January 2010

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Washing Machine Door Handle Kit Stock Number: ES544940

Genuine spare part for select models of Hoover, Candy and Maytag washing machines

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