Is there a metalworking hobbyist in the house?

[Venod]

What machine is it ? I have just dismantled a Beko and have inlet and drain pipes, if there any use to you.

The machine lives in the sideboard anyway

Why do you keep it in the sideboard ?

If I had to cut out a section, I would use a Dremel type tool with a cutting disc, then split a hose pipe or similar along its length, and put it over the cut panel before tinkering inside,

 

[Adam4868]

Pair of tin snips will cut it and yourself probally.If you go down this route drill a couple of pilot holes to start yourself of.You might find it easier to cut it out in bits if that makes sense.Drill a hole at all four corners of the hole (presuming it's square).
Get something protective over the cut edges after before messing inside it !

 

[Illaveago]

If it was mine I would much sooner pull the machine out and unscrew panels to gain access to the problem . It may sound simple to cut a hole in the side but it will prove to be a lot more difficult and you could end up with some serious cuts .

 

[Venod]

I was pondering this today whilst out riding, thinking how its really not the best solution, washing machines are designed to dismantled, they are also designed to be a stable structure to hold the drum, suspended on springs and stabilized with shock absorbers, if the drum gets uneven loading it can jump about a bit, if you start cutting holes in the panels it could weaken the structure.

 

[Deleted member 23692]

Take it apart. Seriously.

I took mine apart a few years back to replace the main spindle bearings, and it was surprising easy to do.... Thanks to some superb How Tos on Youtube.

The original bearings went after 3 years of ownership and it's now coming up to its 15 birthday. My work is (at least) 4 times better Hotpoint

 

[derrick]

A GOOD pair of scissors would cut through that. You need strong fingers though.😁

 

[Randomnerd]

Imagine your washing machine engineer rocking up with an angle grinder, and cutting a flap out of the machine! Just take the lid and back off, taking photos as you go.

 

[Randomnerd]

Just looked. Bit late to the party. Are you out of A and E yet OP?