Section G - Construction; Cabinet; Front Panel And Door Assembly; Bellows (Door Boot) - Electrolux 6000 series Service Manual

SECTION G - CONSTRUCTION

The front loading, tumble action clothes washer consists
of a perforated, cylindrical spin basket suspended
horizontally on its axis within a larger solid cylindrical tub.
This assembly is suspended by springs within a four
piece steel cabinet. A see through door and a flexible
bellows (seal) provides access for loading and unloading
clothes.

Cabinet

The cabinet is made of heavy steel in a four piece design.
The sides and rear are Tog-l-loked at the rear corners and
base. The rear of the cabinet is galvanized steel with an
access panel.

Front Panel and Door Assembly

The front panel is attached with screws to the console
mounting brace and base plate.
Bellows
The bellows is a rubber sleeve that seals the suspended
outer tub to the stationarycabinet front at the tub opening.
Its purpose is to provide a water tight opening into the tub
that can be sealed by the cabinet door, yet allow flexibility
for the oscillation of the tub during the wash and spin
cycles.
Retaining Spring

Outer Tub Assembly

The outer tub assembly is supported by two suspension
springs and stabilized by two air shock assemblies. A
cement counter weight mounted to the front of the outer
tub. Another weight is molded into the rear half of the outer
tub. These counter weights prevent excessive oscillation
of the entire suspended assembly during an unbalanced
spin cycle.

Spin Basket Assembly

The spin basket is constructed of stainless steel. The
circumference of the basket is perforated to allow water
to flow through it as it revolves. A heavy steel shaft is
pressed into the spin basket support which is then bolted
to the basket. The spin basket assembly is entirely
supported by two ball bearing assemblies pressed into
the rear of the outer tub.
A large drive pulley is mounted to the free end of the shaft
that extends through the rear of the outer tub.
There are three plastic vanes mounted to the spin basket
to aid in the washing action during the wash cycle. The
rotation of the spin basket provides both the washing
action during the wash cycle and water extraction during
the spin cycle.

Bellows (Door Boot)

Outer Tub Rear
Spin Basket
Outer Tub Front
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