Removing The Control Panel Components - Maytag MED5800TW - Electric Dryer Technical Education

REMOVING THE CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off gas supply to dryer.
3. Slide the blade of a putty knife under the
left and right front corners of the control
panel, and push back on the top of the
panel to unlatch the two catches and
tabs.
Catch
Release Tab On Control Panel
Push Back On Control Panel
Pry Spring Catches With Putty Knife
4. Position the control panel so that the rear
cover is facing you, remove the six cover
screws, and remove the cover.
Rear Console Cover Screw (6)
Wrinkle Prevent Switch
Elect. Control Board
DC Motor Relay
End Of Cycle Signal Switch
5. To remove the end of cycle signal, wrin-
kle prevent, or temperature switches:
a) Pull the knob off the switch.
b) Squeeze the locking arms and dis-
connect the wiring connector from the
switch terminals.
c) Lift the locking tab, turn the control
45°, and remove it from the control
panel.
Locking Tab
End Of Cycle Signal Switch
4-2
AC Heater
Timer Relay
Temperature Switch
Push To Start
Switch
DC Heater Relay
Connector
Locking Arms
Locking Tab
Wrinkle Prevent Switch