Front Panel Removal; Back Panel Removal; Drain Valve Access; Drain Valve Cleaning - Dexter Laundry T-350 Parts & Service Manual

Front Panel Removal

Step 1:
Remove the screws from front panel.
Step 2: Remove the harnness connections from the control boards on the back of the front
panel
Step 3: Pull back the front panel and set it aside.

Back Panel Removal

Step 1: Remove all screws holding back panel in position except the bottom row.
Step 2: The bottom row of screws are slotted and only need to be loosened and to lift off panel.
NOTE:
The back panel is not only a safety requirement but also contributes to the rigidity
of the cabinet.

Drain Valve Access

For access to drain valve, remove the lower service panel. The drain valve is a ball type and is powered closed
by the drain valve motor. It is mounted under the washer tub on the left side. It is spring loaded open. If
power is interrupted to the washer, the motor releases the sealing ball, allowing the drive spring to open the
valve. With the valve open, all water in the washer will drain out.

Drain Valve Cleaning

Step 1: Loosen the clamp on the tub hose at the drain valve end and remove the hose from the drain
valve.
Step 2: Loosen the drain hose clamp on the back of the drain valve. Remove two drain valve mounting
racket screws from the frame of the washer.
Step 3: Disconnect red & black wire connection at clear connector.
Step 4: Remove the drain valve and bracket assembly. Unplug the wiring after the drain valve is removed
from the washer.

Detergent Dispenser

The detergent dispenser is located at the top of the front panel. it is fed water from the vaccum breaker
assemby at the rear of the machine to flush the soap with hot water during the wash bath and the fabric
softner with cold water during the rinse bath.
Vacuum Breaker (also called an air gap)
In the left rear of the cabinet is the vacuum breaker. It guides the water to the tub and dispenser and
prevents a back flow of water.
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