Bosch WFL2450 GB/01 - how to replace the Programme Knob?

[MickBee]

We have a Bosch washing machine WFL2450 GB/01 - the programme control knob has play on the shaft so you have to count the clicks to see which programme has been set.

Is a repair practical? I can get a replacement knob (I think) but do not know what is involved in changing it - presumably removing & replacing the fascia?

I see from replies about other Bosch washing machines that there may be a problem with plastic lugs breaking off - does this apply to the WFL2450, or is there a better way of changing the knob? (As the machine is 11 years old, the plastic is probably brittle - but apart from the play on the knob, it is working well.)

 

[zipper]

The fascia needs to come off to see what the problem is.
It could be the program selector http://www.espares.co.uk/parts?k=172699
It could also be the intermediate coupling behind the program selector http://www.espares.co.uk/parts?k=172697
In the worst event I suppose it could even be the panel card interface...but I kind of doubt it.

 

[MickBee]

The fascia needs to come off to see what the problem is.
It could be the program selector http://www.espares.co.uk/parts?k=172699
It could also be the intermediate coupling behind the program selector http://www.espares.co.uk/parts?k=172697
In the worst event I suppose it could even be the panel card interface...but I kind of doubt it.

Thank you for your helpful reply. I have checked the links you gave - the programme selector 172699 is listed as suitable for the WFL2450 GB/01, but not the intermediate coupling 172697 [info to help anyone else searching this thread later.]

My first concern is whether a repair (by me) is feasible. Can you tell me how to take the fascia off - preferably in a way that it can be replaced? It may be worth spending £20 or so, if it's just the knob, but not £100 plus if the fascia has to be replaced.

 

[zipper]

Believe me...part number 172697 will fit your machine
To take off the fascia pull the plug & remove the lid & soap tray. Remove the screws in the soap tray opening & the ones at each side of the front panel.
Search for any hidden clips behind the front panel & you're there.

 

[MickBee]

Thanks again - I'll give it a go after the weekend.

[BTW, I'm happy to accept that part number 172697 will fit- I just looked at the espares website which didn't list our machine as one that would.]