How to Dismantle a Samsung WF80F5E5U4X Washing Machine: A Step-by-Step Guide

With over 40 years in the trade, I’ve seen my fair share of appliances. Today, we’re looking at a popular model, the Samsung Digital Inverter washing machine, model number WF80F5E5U4X.

Sometimes, a single component failure, like the main circuit board in this machine, can lead people to scrap the entire appliance. However, this leaves a treasure trove of perfectly good, working parts that can save someone else a lot of money and hassle. This guide will walk you through the process of dismantling the machine, showing you how to access every major component. Whether you’re replacing a faulty part or salvaging spares, this guide is for you.

You can find all the salvaged parts from this machine and many others over on our shop page.

Safety First! Before starting any work, please ensure the washing machine is completely disconnected from the mains electricity and the water supply!

 

Tools You’ll Need:

• Phillips Head Screwdriver (an electric one will speed things up!)
• Pliers (Pincer nose pliers are useful)
• 10mm Socket or Spanner
• Socket Extension Bar
• Torx T30 Bit
• Adjustable Spanner or Grips

 

Step 1: Removing the Top Lid and Control Panel

 

First things first, let’s get the lid off.

1. Go around the back of the machine and undo the two screws holding the top lid in place.
2. Give the lid a firm tap from the front towards the back, and it will slide off.
3. Next, pull out the soap dispenser drawer. You’ll find a small push-down tab to release it completely.
4. You will now see a few screws holding the control panel fascia. Undo these screws.
5. Carefully lift the control panel upwards and away from the chassis. There are a couple of clips you may need to gently release.

Note: In our video, the main circuit board (PCB) was already faulty. We will not be reusing the display panel either, as an intermittent PCB fault could have damaged it. It’s never worth risking sending a potentially faulty part to a customer.

Step 2: Removing the Front Panel and Door Assembly

With the control panel out of the way, we can access the front of the machine.

1. The Door: Open the door and undo the two hinge screws. The door will then lift away. The complete door assembly is often sold as one unit.
2. The Door Lock: Remove the two screws holding the door lock mechanism in place. A common fault code on these Samsung machines is DE or DC error, which often points to a faulty door lock.
3. The Lower Kickplate: Go to the bottom front of the machine. You’ll find three screws holding the plastic kickplate panel on. Undo these.
4. The Door Seal Retaining Band: Now you can access the spring clip on the front of the door seal (gasket). Carefully prize this metal band off with a screwdriver and pull it away. You can then peel the front of the door seal off the lip of the front panel.
5. Front Panel Screws: With the door seal peeled back, you’ll see the final screws holding the front panel on. Remove these. You can now lift the entire front panel away from the machine.

 

Step 3: Removing the Door Seal (Gasket)

Now for the main part of the door seal, which is clamped to the outer drum.

1. Locate the inner clamp. Top Tip: This clamp often has a reverse thread. This means you need to tighten the screw (turn it clockwise) to loosen the clamp’s tension.
2. Once the tension is released, the clamp will come off easily.
3. The door seal can now be pulled away from the drum. This one is in great condition and, after a good clean, will be perfect for another machine.

Step 4: Removing Internal Components

Now we’re inside the machine, we can start removing the main working parts.

1. Concrete Weights: There are two large concrete blocks—one on top, one around the front of the drum—held on with 10mm bolts. Removing these makes the machine much lighter and easier to handle.
2. Hoses & Pressure Switch:
   • Disconnect the hoses from the back of the soap drawer housing.
   • Unclip the pressure switch. We often cut the wiring loom, leaving the plug attached, as this can be useful for the next person if their connector is burnt out.
   • Remove the main black sump hose that runs from the bottom of the drum to the pump.
3. Pump Assembly:
   • The pump is usually held in place by a few screws.
   • Fault Finding: If you’re getting a 5C or 5E error code, it indicates a drainage problem. This could be a blockage in the sump hose or filter, or a faulty pump.
   • Disconnect the hoses and wiring (again, we’ll leave the plug on for the buyer) and lift the complete pump assembly out. This unit often contains both the drain pump and a circulation pump.
4. Water Inlet Valve: Located at the back where the fill hoses connect. It’s held by a couple of screws. A multimeter test confirmed the solenoids on this one are working perfectly. The part number is often printed right on it, in this case, DC62-00024M.

Step 5: Removing the Drum and Motor

 

This is the heaviest part of the job.

1. Disconnect any remaining hoses or wires attached to the drum.
2. Unhook the two suspension springs at the top that hold the drum in the cabinet.
3. It’s usually a two-person job, but you can now carefully lift the entire drum and tub assembly out of the front of the machine’s cabinet.
4. Lay the drum down to access the components on the back and bottom.
5. Motor: This is a high-value part. Unplug the connector block and undo the bolts holding it to the drum. It should come away easily.
6. Heating Element: This is held in by a single nut. Loosen the nut, push the bolt inwards to release the internal clamp, and then carefully work the heater out. A quick test with a multimeter showed this 2000W element is in good working order.
7. Suspension Legs: The two shock absorbers at the bottom of the drum can be unbolted. If they are still stiff to compress and expand, they are in good condition.

Recycling Done Right

And there you have it! One basket full of perfectly good spare parts, ready to be listed on our shop page.

If you were to buy these parts new, the total cost could easily exceed £1300. By offering them as quality-tested used parts, we can sell them for a fraction of that cost. For example, a new motor might be £170, but a good used one from our site could be around £45. It’s a win for your wallet and a win for the environment.

 

All the Spare Parts for this Samsung WF80F5E5U4X Washing Machine:

1. Drum: DC90-12363A
2. Soap Drawer: DC97-17310C
3. Pump Assembly: DC97-17336A
4. Soapbox: DC97-17311A
5. Drum Spring: DC61-02146B
6. Spring Guide: DC61-02065A
7. Foot: DC97-00920U
8. Electronics Suppressor Filter: DC29-00015G
9. Transformer: DC26-00009P
10. Pressure Switch: DC96-01703G
11. Motor: DC93-00316A
12. Belt: 6602-001497
13. Suspension Leg Dampers: DC66-00531C
14. Heating Element: DC47-00033B
15. Soap Drawer Hose: DC97-14874C or DC67-00422A
16. Soap Drawer Connector Breather Hose: DC97-14873C
17. Door Seal Gasket: DC64-02888A
18. Door Seal Clamp Inner Drum: DC97-14618A
19. Out of Door Seal Clamp Fits to Panel: DC91-12078D
20. Drum Sump Hose (Including Pressure Bowl): DC97-17330A
21. Circulation Hose: DC67-00471E
22. Door Lock: DC64-01538A
23. Drain Hose: DC97-16240F
24. Tub Air Hose: DC67-00671A

 

We hope this guide has given you the confidence to tackle a repair on your Samsung machine. For a full visual walkthrough, be sure to check out the video on our YouTube channel.

 

If you have any questions about your washing machine, please provide your brand, full model number which is written on the identification label, and a detailed description of the issue. Please visit our Contact Us page and make sure you fill out the request for what your problem is. A video shoot of the problem would be perfect as well.

 

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