get some one to hold/support the machine after being tipped backwards about 30 degrees you put you hand up the large hole in the machine base to retrieve the backing plate
the easiest way to refit plate is to remove the wire band on the front door seal, peel back the door seal at about the 9 o clock position put hand through hole(watch the SHARP edges) now second person to hold the plate in position while you refit the 2 door screws
wirecutterman
May 2010