Washing machine baby gum repair do it yourself

Rice. one The design of the washing machine Malyutka 2

Washing machine "Malyutka-2" consists of a tank 9 (Fig. 1), a tank lid 8 and a casing consisting of two halves 25 and 31 with rubber gaskets 30 and 20, fastened together by screws 26 and 29 with bushings 28. Screw heads closed with rubber plugs 27. The casing contains: an electric motor 32, a relay 17, a capacitor 22 and a switch 33, which is attached to the casing by a nut 35 with a washer 34 and a rubber nut 36. The connecting cord 47 passes into the casing through a rubber safety tube 48.

The casing has a threaded flange 12, onto which the body b of the activator 2 is screwed. A collar 5 is installed in the flange to prevent the liquid from escaping. An activator is screwed onto the motor shaft. The flange 12 is attached to the electric motor with screws 11. The bushing 37 of the tank drain hole is either closed with a plastic plug 41, or, as required, a drain tube 44 with a nozzle 43 is put on it to attach it to the tank of the machine. At the other end of the drain tube, a tip 45 is fixed. The threaded sleeve is attached to the tank with a plastic nut 40 with a rubber ring 39. A gasket 38 is installed on the threaded sleeve.

The machine is supplied with a tubing 46 and pliers 42. The tank lid has a -1 seal. The activator support consists of a plastic body 6, a steel sleeve 7, a rubber cuff 5, a steel spring 4 and a rubber gasket 3. A rubber ring is installed between the activator body b and the flange 12 10. A rubber sleeve 14, a plastic nut 13 and a steel washer are put on the motor shaft. 15. The thermal relay 17 is secured with a clamp 16. The capacitor 22 is attached to the platform 23 with clamps 21 and 24 with screws 18 and nuts 19.

Note: on machines manufactured before 1985, an activator with a left-hand thread is installed, since 1986 - with a right-hand thread.

The electrical diagram of the washing machine is shown in Baby 2 in Fig. 1 on the right.

Remove the plug from the hole at the back of the motor cover. By turning the activator 1 (Fig. 2), align the oblong hole of the plastic impeller with the hole in the casing. Insert the screwdriver through the hole in the casing and the impeller until it stops into the rotor of the electric motor, locking it. Unscrew the activator. Insert a special key into hole A of the activator body 8 (the description of the key is given below) and unscrew the activator body. Disconnect the tank. Unscrew six screws 3 and remove flange 2 with parts 10, 9, 4, b, 7.

Unscrew the lock nut 35 (Fig. 1) and the rubber nut 36 securing the switch 33, and remove the washer 34. Unscrew the screws 29 that tighten the casing halves 25 and 31 and remove them. Under the casing, in addition to the electric motor 32, other items of equipment are located. All of them are indicated on the wiring diagram (see Fig. 1 on the right).

The assembly of the machine is carried out in the reverse order, but the following features must be taken into account. When installing electrical equipment in the machine body, pay particular attention to the location of the installation wires. There should not be a short circuit between conductive elements, in addition, electrical wires should not be stretched and pinched.

It is necessary to carefully tuck the rubber profiles of the casing around the entire perimeter of the connection with the casing.

Rice. 2... Unit of activator of the washing machine Baby 2:

1 - activator; 2, 6 - flanges; 3 - screw; 4 - a sealing ring; 5 - activator shaft; 7 - bushing; 8 - activator body; 9 - cuff; 10 - a sealing ring; 11 - bushing

Next, install the collar 9 (Fig. 2) into the socket of the flange 2.Loose, skewed seating of the cuff will cause fluid to flow out of the tank of the machine. Flange 2 is installed pre-assembled with parts 10, 9, 11, 6, 7, 5 and secured by evenly tightening the screws 3. Drain hole B of the flange should be located at the bottom. The activator body 8 must be screwed onto the flange 2 until the sealing ring 4 is firmly pressed against the tank wall. Install a washer, nut and locknut on the switch.

A special wrench for removing and installing the activator body can be made from a piece of water pipe. Its length should be 100.150 mm larger than the diameter of the activator body.

Drill two holes with a diameter of 6 mm through the pipe body, symmetrically with respect to the center of the pipe. The distance between the holes should be 95 mm. Insert screws in these holes so long that they protrude from the pipe by 10.15 mm. Securely fasten the screws to the pipe with nuts - and the wrench is ready.

It is not so easy to disassemble the Malyutka washing machine without breaking anything, despite the fact that this washing machine is quite simple. It is necessary to make a special key to remove some units, and then read the instructions for disassembling this kind of equipment. In this article you will find instructions on how to disassemble the Malyutka washing machine in detail, as well as the described procedure for making a special key.

If you are a thrifty owner and want to disassemble your Malyutka washing machine for parts or in order to repair it, then you will certainly face problems at the very first stage of work. Why is this happening? The fact is that our "valiant" Soviet engineers who came up with the design of this wonderful washing machine were people with humor. Their humor was so simple that they screwed the activator onto the Baby's car so that it was not possible to unscrew it with a single standard key.

Previously, the Malyutka washing machine was very common, and it was repaired quite often. How many screwdrivers the owners broke, trying to unscrew the activator, how many keys were bent, and some tried to beat off the activator out of anger with a chisel and hammer. If you are thinking of throwing the washing machine into the trash, you can follow their example, but we will offer you to make a special key. It costs nothing to make at home; this will require:

• a tube with a diameter of 1.5-2 cm or a square steel profile of the same section, the length of the tube will be about 20 cm;
• pliers;
• screwdriver;
• drill with a drill for metal 6 mm;
• two bolts 6x50 mm, 2 nuts for them.

If you dig well in the pantry, all the parts and tools will certainly be found. It would be nice to make a key not at home, but somewhere in the garage or shed, where there is a normal workbench, a vice, maybe even a drilling machine. Drill with a drill, but it will not be easy to drill the exact hole in the right place, especially in the tube. We will make a key for the Malyutka washing machine in order to be able to disassemble it later.

1. We measure the distance between the mounting holes of the activator. There should be 95 mm, which means we drill two holes in the tube so that the distance between them is 95 mm.

If you are drilling holes with a drill, first clamp the tube in a vice, mark the places where the holes will be located, punch the marks with a center punch, and only then drill.

1. We insert bolts into the holes and tighten them with nuts.
2. We insert the ends of the bolts into the mounting holes of the activator, if they come together and without problems, then you are not mistaken in the calculations and everything is correct - the key is ready.

After making the key, you can disassemble the Baby washing machine, now nothing will stop us. We open the lid of the washing machine, disconnect the hoses, generally remove all unnecessary things, lay a newspaper, put the washing machine on it and proceed to disassembly.

• Turn the washing machine back towards you. There is a plastic plug that you need to pry off with a screwdriver and pull out.
• Turn the plastic impeller by turning the activator so that its hole is aligned with the same hole in the casing.
• Insert a screwdriver or pin directly into the engine rotor to secure it firmly. The screwdriver will go right through the two aligned holes.
• We arm ourselves with our new special key and unscrew the activator together with the case.

We will not tell you which way to unscrew the activator, since the Babies were produced with multidirectional threads.

• The tank is held in place by six screws that must be unscrewed in turn to remove it.
• We remove the flange.
• We remove the sealing gum, washer, unscrew the fasteners holding the halves of the case.
• It remains to unscrew the engine, and consider that the Baby washing machine has been disassembled.

Instead of a conclusion, let us give you a couple of tips for disassembling the Baby washing machine. If you plan to assemble the car back after all the "repair procedures", take a picture of each stage of disassembly so that later you do not make mistakes when connecting wires and installing rubber bands. If you have photographs, collecting the Baby is much easier. You can read more about the repair of the Malyutka washing machine in the corresponding article on our website.

Be extremely careful when disassembling the washing machine. Do not wield the pliers and screwdriver too zealously. If you poke around the case with a screwdriver, damage the rubber gaskets or plastic parts, and if you unscrew the nuts with pliers, you will rip off the edges and add some work to yourself. Happy disassembly!

You can often hear the opinion that "Baby" is a relic of the past, that in our age, the age of automatic washing machines, it has no place. This is partly true, but only partly. "Baby" and its modifications are still in high demand in the market. Among other models, it is distinguished by its low price, high reliability, and low power consumption. Separately, it is worth noting the simplicity of the design of this machine. It does not require special care, if necessary, it is easy to repair it with your own hands.

"Baby" refers to devices with an activator, due to which its design is characterized by maximum simplicity. The principle of its operation is that the rotation of the rotor of the electric motor is transmitted to an activator - a disc, of a special shape, which mixes water and linen in the tank.

This machine cannot boast of an abundance of washing programs, as well as the presence of at least some kind of automation. Actually, the only thing that can be configured in the operation of the device is to set the washing time. The built-in timer will turn on itself and turn off the engine at the right time.

Since the machine is simple, the list of possible malfunctions is not very wide. Among the most common breakdowns:

• the engine hums for a long time and only after a while the activator starts to rotate;
• the activator disk turns slowly, often stops;
• during operation, the device makes a loud noise, tears the laundry during washing;
• water leaves the body or drain hose;
• the car does not turn on and does not react to the owner's actions;
• the hum of the engine is heard, but the activator does not spin;
• the machine turns on, the engine starts to run, but stops soon, there is a smell of burnt wiring.

The reasons that led to the occurrence of malfunctions are also not very diverse. Actually, all breakdowns can be divided into problems with the activator, with the electrical part and body parts.

In most cases, the repair of the Malyutka washing machine requires its complete or partial disassembly. A homemade key will help to significantly simplify the work. It doesn't take much time to make it.

To make a key, a piece of pipe with a length of about 20 cm is used. Two holes with a diameter of 6 mm are drilled in the pipe, symmetrically relative to its center, the distance between them is 95 mm.Bolts are screwed into the holes, they are fixed with nuts. Free thread will play the role of the working part of the key.

Structurally, the machine itself consists of two separate parts: an electric drive casing and a tank with a lid. To disassemble it, you need to follow a series of simple steps.

1. Remove the plug at the back of the casing. Turning the activator, align the hole in the casing with the hole in the impeller.
2. Stop the motor with a thin screwdriver.
3. Unscrew the activator with a homemade key.
4. Remove the six bolts that secure the shroud to the tank.
5. Remove the switch.
6. Unscrew the screws that tighten the cover.

The disassembly process is not particularly difficult, but it will not be superfluous to film every stage of the work on the phone's camera, this will help in the subsequent assembly.

There is no drum in the "Baby" type washing machines, its functions are performed by an activator. It rotates and mixes the laundry while performing the wash. Any malfunction, as a result of which the activator stops rotating or its rotation is difficult, leads to an interruption of the washing process. By the way, in the case of a slow rotation of the activator, the machine can be automatically turned off; due to engine overheating, a thermal relay is triggered.

There are three main faults associated with the operation of the activator. Below is a list of them with an indication of how to solve the problem.

1. There is more laundry in the tub than is allowed. The motor of an overloaded machine cannot turn the activator at normal speed, it overheats, the machine shuts down.

To solve the problem, unload the machine, leave it for 15 minutes, let the engine cool down, repeat the wash, but with less laundry.

1. The machine is not overloaded, but threads are wound around the activator shaft, preventing the normal operation of the machine.

In this case, disassembly is indispensable. You will have to remove the laundry, drain the water, disassemble the machine and remove threads and flaps that interfere with rotation.

1. Misalignment of the activator. Symptoms of this problem are that the machine tears things, or during operation, sounds of friction of the activator against the body are heard.

Complete disassembly required. Water is removed, the activator is removed. If the problem arose after a recent repair, during which the activator was incorrectly installed, you just need to tighten it again, if the problem appeared unexpectedly, you may have to change the activator itself.

Many owners of "Baby", having noticed a leak, do not attach much importance to it, they say, this is normal. Like, there is no need to worry, you just need to put the car in the bathroom, let it flow. This is the wrong approach. We must not forget that the washing machine is powered by electricity, a leak can cause a short circuit, in addition, the person who does the washing can be injured.

1. Damage to O-rings or flange seals.

Elimination of this breakdown requires partial disassembly of the machine. To do this, it is necessary to dismantle the activator, remove the drive housing. Inspect the large ring carefully for damage. In case of loss of elasticity by rubber or violation of the integrity of the ring, it is changed.

Having unscrewed six bolts, disassemble the casing. Pull out the flange. It needs to be disassembled. The most common problems are caused by the loss of elasticity of the rubber seal. If so, you need to replace it. Also pay attention to the snap ring. Over time, it can weaken, which will lead to a loss of tightness of the assembly.

1. Damage to the drain hose or fitting.

The service life of the rubber hose is limited. Over time, the rubber cracks, water begins to pass through. It is not difficult to determine if the hose is damaged, as well as to replace it. Occasionally, there is a violation of the tightness at the place of its attachment. This problem is solved by replacing the clamp, you must first remember to clean the fitting from accumulated dirt and scale.

Washing machine "Baby" is made of plastic. Due to this, it has a small mass, but the plastic is not particularly durable.The slightest shock load is enough for a crack to form in the housing. Glue will help to get out of this situation, but you need to work extremely carefully. The inner surface of the machine must remain smooth, otherwise the wash will result in torn linen, and possibly a new depressurization of the tank.

Any of the components of the electrical circuit of the "Malyutka" washing machine may fail over time or its operation may be disrupted. The list of possible problems is not too wide, but you must be prepared for the fact that in order to solve them, you will have to completely disassemble the car.

Oddly enough, but this is not the worst car breakdown. The fact is that in most cases the cause of the malfunction is outside the device case.

First of all, it is worth checking the voltage at the outlet. To do this, you can use a simple probe or multimeter in voltage measurement mode. It is important not to forget to rearrange the switch to AC voltage mode, selecting the scale limit of 500V or more.

If there is no measuring device at home, you can use any electrical appliance to check that the outlet is working, temporarily turning it on.

Next, you need to make sure the integrity of the power cord. As a result of regular use, it frays, conductive conductors break. Most often, breakdowns occur near the plug and in the place where the wire enters the machine body.

It is better to replace the damaged cable immediately. Use any punched wire, even if it is carefully insulated, is life-threatening, especially if it is a wire from a washing machine that is operated in high humidity conditions.

If the socket and wire are checked, and the device still does not work, you must proceed to disassembly, followed by checking the engine and the details of the connection diagram.

It's worth starting by checking the integrity of the connecting conductors. You can't do without a multimeter. With a switch, it is transferred to the resistance measurement mode, each conductor is called. Along the way, it is worth examining the places of their connections. The constant humidity in which the machine is operated contributes to oxidation of the contacts, which can cause engine failure.

Suspicious conductors (with blackened insulation, covered with a thick layer of oxide), terminals, as well as visible damage to circuit elements must be replaced immediately. To connect new wires, it is better to use connecting pads, connect the parts by soldering, not forgetting to use heat shrink insulation.

Often the time relay is the cause of a machine failure. It is unlikely that you will be able to repair it yourself, it is easier and more logical to buy a new one. The same applies to the switch.

The thermal relay can also cause the engine to reluctance to turn on. They test him cold. Connect a multimeter to the terminals in ohmmeter mode, if it shows a break, the relay is changed.

If the machine does not turn on and there is a characteristic odor near the drive housing, the cause may be in the engine. The list of its possible malfunctions is extensive, this is a winding break, its short circuit, breakdown. It will definitely not be possible to repair the engine at home. You can consider rewinding it, but it is economically impractical.

There is only one reasonable way out of this situation - to buy a new one. It should be noted that the price of a new engine is commensurate with the price of the car itself, there is something to think about.

Repairing a washing machine, even something as simple as "Baby", is far from the most pleasant thing. It is also worth noting that malfunctions occur at the most inopportune moment - you need to erase, but instead you have to look for the cause of the breakdown, fix it. To avoid premature failure of the "Baby", you should adhere to a number of simple rules:

• do not heat water with a boiler directly in the machine;
• install it only on a flat surface, do not use it in the bath;
• monitor the machine during washing, in case of appearance of third-party odors or tingling when touching the case, immediately turn it off, find the cause of the malfunction and repair it.

Let the "Malyutka" washing machine become outdated for a long time, with good care and timely repair it can still serve. She has no place in a modern house, but in the country, or in a rented apartment, in the conditions of frequent moves, she is still one of the best options.