Most common problem with washers - leaking. What you need to do, if your Frigidaire fftw4120sw is leaking. Solution must probably be in the door boot seal. The door boot seal might be torn, causing water to leak from the seal. If the boot seal is torn, replace it. This process need some technical skill, not for beginners. Follow our instructions and you can do it by yourself.
- Shutting off electricity. Unplug your washer and use protecting gloves.
- Removing top panel. Remove the 2 screws on the back of the washer that hold the top panel. Pull the top panel toward the rear of the washer and lift it up and off.
- Removing control panel. Remove the screw on the left back of the control panel. Pull the dispenser drawer forward until it stops. Release the locking tab at the back of the dispenser drawer and then pull it completely out of the dispenser housing. Remove the screws on each side of the dispenser housing. Unplug the wire harness connections for the control panel by pressing on the release tabs and sliding the connectors apart. Stand in front of the washer and lift up on the control panel to release the top. Pull the control panel off the washer.
- Removing the front panel. Open the drain pump filter cover at the bottom of the washer front panel. Remove the screw that secures the plastic pump housing to the frame of the washer. Remove the plastic pump housing. Remove the mounting screw from bottom of the front panel. Open the washer door. Use the outer spring pliers to expand the spring clamp and remove it from the door boot. Release the rubber door boot from the lip around the opening to the washer tub on the front panel. Remove the 7 screws from the top of the front panel. Close the washer door. Tip the top of the front panel forward and disconnect the wire harness from the door lock/switch assembly. Pull the front panel off the washer.
- Removing the counterbalance weights. Remove the bolts from the bottom counterbalance weight and pull bottom counterbalance weight off the tub. Repeat the process to remove the top counterbalance weight.
- Removing the door boot. Use pliers to release the spring clamps and pull the hoses off the door boot. Release the locking tab and unplug the wire harness for the drum light. Release the spring clamp using the inner spring tool. Pull the door boot off the tub.
- Installing new door boot. Transfer components from the old door boot to the new door boot. Position the new door boot on the front lip of the tub with the arrow tab at the top of the door boot at 12 o'clock. Make sure that the hoses line up properly. Work the door boot into the washer tub lip making sure to properly seat it around the entire tub. Position the spring clamp into the lip with the spring at 12 o'clock. Use the inner spring pliers to expand the spring clamp and work the bent end of the spring clamp into the spring-side eyelet. Plug the harness for the drum light back in. Make sure the locking tab snaps into place. Push the hoses onto the door boot connections and secure them with the spring clamps. Leave clearance between the hose clamp and the door boot to prevent rubbing.
- Reinstalling the counterbalance weights. Reverse step 5.
- Reinstalling the front washer panel. Reverse step 4.
- Reinstalling the control panel. Reverse step 3.
- Reinstalling the top panel. Reverse step 2.
- Connect your washer to electricity and start a normal cycle to test leaking.
It’s a long process, if you can’t do it alone, don’t hesitate to contact our customer support and arrange a meeting!
