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SECTION 4 - COMPONENT TEAR DOWN
Component Tear Down
This section explains how to access and remove components from High-Effi ciency Top Load washers with leg and
dome style suspension manufactured in the Juarez, MX Fabric Care facility, and has been arranged in such a way as
to simulate which components would need to be removed fi rst in order to gain access to other components. When
following a component removal procedure, it may be necessary to reference another component removal procedure
listed earlier in this section.
IMPORTANT
Before continuing, please take note of the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS below.
WARNING
• IF IT IS NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE UNIT FROM ITS INSTALLATION, USE PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES
AS UNITS ARE HEAVY AND COULD FALL RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. PULLING A UNIT FROM
ITS INSTALLATION SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A TRAINED AUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIAN OR
INSTALLER.
• TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, POWER TO A WASHER UNIT MUST BE DISCONNECTED WHENEVER ACCESSING
AND/OR REMOVING COMPONENTS POWERED BY ELECTRICITY OR COMPONENTS NEAR OTHER ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS.
• AFTER SERVICE IS COMPLETED, BE SURE ALL SAFETY-GROUNDING CIRCUITS ARE COMPLETE, ALL ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS ARE SECURE, AND ALL ACCESS PANELS ARE IN PLACE.
• IF UNIT WAS USED PRIOR TO SERVICE, THE HEATER ASSEMBLY WILL BE HOT. WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES
AND THE APPROPRIATE SAFETY GEAR WHEN WORKING WITH HEATING ASSEMBLIES.
• IF REMOVING A DOOR FROM A UNIT, REMEMBER THAT DOORS ARE HEAVY. IF THEY WERE TO FALL, THEY
COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION
• Metal edges may be sharp. Use caution and wear appropriate safety equipment when servicing washers to avoid
personal injury.
• If working in the sump area, remember that the heater element and tubing may be hot if used prior to service.
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