Removing The Water Inlet Screens; Removing The Top Rear Brace; Removing The Suspension Springs - Electrolux 6000 series Service Manual

5. Pull back on the valve assembly to disengage it from
the detergent dispenser housing and lift out.

Removing the water inlet screens:

Water inlet screens are located in the ends of the water
inlet tubs to filter the incoming water. These screen can
be removed for cleaning.
1. Disconnect the incoming water hoses.
2. The each screen have an
grab one of the legs of the X and pull the screen out.
X molded it. Using pliers
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Removing the top rear brace:

1. Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply
and remove the top panel.
2. Remove the (3) screws from the top of the brace.
3. Remove the (2) screws from the rear of the brace.
4. Pull back to disengage the (2) tabs and lift the brace
off.

Removing the suspension springs:

1. Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply
and remove the top panel.
2. It is necessary to hook the top of the spring, raise it
about 1" to release the top hook from the center
brace flange, then allow it to drop about 6" to relieve
the spring pressure and then unhook the other end
of the spring from the tub.