Adjustments And Part´s Exchanges; Adjustment Of Door Seal Thrust - Maytag MFS18PDFTS Installation And Maintenance Manual

5.2. ADJUSTMENTS AND PART´S EXCHANGES

5.2.1. ADJUSTMENT OF DOOR SEAL THRUST

MACHINES 6kg / 13lb, 7kg / 18lb, 10kg / 25lb
If there is a water leakage around the door it is necessary to find out if the problem has been caused due
to the door shift out of its position or if the door seal thrust should be adjusted. In some cases the door seal
has to be replaced. (fig.5.2.1.A).
1. For increasing (decreasing) the pressure of the door seal, take off spacers (pos.1) (add spacers) between
the door frame and the hinge blocks. Therefore remove the screws (pos.4) on the door frame. Tighten
the screws again after positioning the spacers.
2. The adjustments of the door seal pressure must be executed as follows. The door rubber (pos.2) must
still touch the tub rubber at the hinge side when the door opens at 5° .
3. Adjust the position of the door by loosening the screws (pos.4) on the door frame. The door hook must be right
in the center of the door lock opening. Tighten the screws (pos.4) again after correct positioning of the door.
1. Adjusting spacers of the door hinge
2. Door seal
3. Door glass
4. Bolts of the door hinge
5. Door frame
Fig.5.2.1.A Door fastening
MACHINES 16kg / 35lb
1. Loosen two bolts (6) fastening the top door hinge (7), fig.5.2.1.B.
BE CAREFUL TO AVOID POSSIBLE FALLING OF THE DOOR WITH LOOSENED HINGE TO THE FLOOR.
RISK OF INJURIES!
2. Take off the elimination washer (8).
3. Tighten the two bolts (6) fastening the top door hinge.
4. Do the same with the bottom hinge.
5. Check if the door hinge has not moved, closing and opening of the door must be smooth.
If the thrust adjusting has not been sufficient, exchange the door seal.
6. Hinge bolt
7. Hinge
8. Elimination washer
9. Door
100646G MAYTAG PUB DATE 28 JUN 2007.DOC
Fig.5.2.1.B Door fastening
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