Lint Filter Switch - Standard Door - Electrolux T4900 Service Manual

Lint filter switch - Standard door

Function
The lint filter switch ensures that the dryer will not operate when the filter door is open.
If the dryer does not operate with the lint filter door closed and locked, the lint filter switch
might need replacing.
Replacement
1. Disconnect the power supply to the dryer.
2. Open the filter door.
3. Unscrew the 2 screws A in the switch mounting bracket and pull out the bracket with
switch, fig. 1.
4. Disconnect the wires from the switch.
5. Mount the new switch on the bracket.
6. Connect wires to the new switch.
7. Remount the bracket with the new switch.
8. Close the filter door.
Testing lint filter switch
1. Connect the power supply to the dryer.
2. Start the dryer.
3. If the dryer does not start when the filter door is closed and the start button is pressed,
check that the filter door magnet B activates the filter switch A, fig 1 + 2.
4. Confirm that the fan, drum and heat all stop when the filter door is opened while the
dryer is operating.
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