I have now resolved the problem 2 Scews at the rear of the top.
pg8429
September 2009
Front loading W/Ms often have two screws one each side at the rear and below the top cover - remove the screws and slide the top backwards - lift it off.
Peccavi
September 2009
I can answer this question...
how do I remove the top from my Indesit Omega 1200?