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Hotpoint Indesit condenser dryer v4 kit
If there is signs of burning then give the manufacturer a ring ,they take these faults very seriously.You may get a free repair or more.
THE V4 KIT HAS NOW BEEN CHANGED AND ALL THE PARTS LISTED ARE NOT INCLUDED , PLEASE CHECK PARTS REQUIRED AS MAY HAVE TO ORDER SEPARATELY.
image one The V4 kit (part number c00113038)consists of a shaft ,pin ,4 x front pads and both types of rear bearing ,if there are 3 torx screws in the center of the drum then the shaft will fit the drum.The front seal and rear seals are no longer included in the kit.The kit will fit both tumble dryer and the condenser dryer.


If the drum is the riveted type then a C00305794 kit will be required. image two


image three I ALWAYS UNPLUG FROM MAINS. Remove 2 screws from lid (shown in picture).


Push lid ( as shown in diagram ) until it moves back then lift lid.It can be very tight and can need a hard push. image four


image five Remove the six screws as shown in the picture.The shaft cover will come off when the two screws in the middle are removed .Then remove the screw at the top of the side panel ( near the front ).


The side panel will slide to the rear of the machine then lift up to remove.Both side panels need to be removed.Some of the older machines have the drum rollers, shown by the arrow, they got noisy and made the drum sound like a train.These are replaced by the four pads included in the v4 kit.They push toward the center of the machine and slot out. image six


image seven Some have this type of rear shaft cover,the screws are circled.


Remove the pin so the coller can be removed. image eight


image nine This is the teardrop type of bearing.


This is the square type. Part No 1703014(C00113862) 2 part numbers for the same part. image ten


image eleven This is the teardrop type.Part No 1703436 (C00142628) 2 part numbers for same part.


Remove the rear bearing by removing the screw(if it`s the square type then it will have to be teased out with a small screwdriver) and inspect the shaft.If the shaft is ok then fit a new bearing.If the shaft is damaged then a new shaft will be needed.Refit in reverse order. image twelve


image thirteen Unclip the wires from the fan housing and place a small screwdriver ,as shown in picture,the raise up to release cover.


I used pliers to release the clip in the center of the fan. The fan can then slide off the shaft . If you pull the belt to the side towards the front ,and turn the drum ,the belt should come off the pulley and can be slid off the motor shaft. image fourteen


image fifteen Pull the return hose off, the lower hose circled. Remove the top hose , turn the top of the hose 90 degrees so its coming out from the rear of the machine and it pulls out ,see below.


Pull out the water bottle and remove the two screws, shown in picture . The bottle slide can now be removed. image sixteen

image seventeen Pull out the water bottle and remove the two screws, shown in picture . The bottle slide can now be removed.


The drum can be removed by pulling the front and back apart slightly.Mind the rear seal.This one has the old rollers , remove them by pushing them towards the center of the machine and they will slot out. image eighteen


image nineteen This is the new style , and the back of the drum sticks out further than the outer edge . This takes a 16mm rear seal ,DO NOT FIT THE 22mm REAR SEAL with this drum.


If you have this drum you may be included in the Hotpoint/Indesit tumble dryer recall. Contact Hotpoint.
This is the old style and the back of the drum doesn`t stick out further than the drum rear . This takes a 22mm rear seal. image twenty


The rear seal must be a black colour , if not you may be included in the Hotpoint/Indesit tumble dryer recall. Contact Hotpoint.
image twentyone Here we have the 22mm and the 15mm seal.


When you open the door and look inside the drum , if there is 3 torx screws in the center of the drum then the drum shaft can be changed using the shaft in the v4 kit . If there is no torx screws and the the shaft is damaged then a c00305794 kit will be required. image twentytwo


image twentythree If it looks like this then a new drum is required,the shaft has been ripped from the drum


This type of drum can have the rear shaft removed just drill the rivet heads off (doesn`t take alot) and fit the c00305794 shaft kit. image twentyfour


image twentyfive With the c00305794 kit just drill off the old shaft and bolt on the new shaft with all the parts in the kit.


Remove the 3 torx screw frow inside the drum and the shaft should fall off. The new one in the kit can now be fitted (with the 3 new screws). image twentysix


The rear seal must be a black colour , if not you may be included in the Hotpoint/Indesit tumble dryer recall. Contact Hotpoint.
image twentyseven 22mm seal only .Remove the rear seal , a small wallpaper stripper is the ideal tool.