Coin Drop Acceptor - Maytag 30 Series Service Manual

Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
The coin drop acceptor is used only on the
PD model washers. This is a mechanical coin
drop assembly with a coin sensor attached.
In normal use, occasional cleaning in hot
water is all that is needed to maintain reliable
operation of the coin drop acceptor. The coin
drop does not need to be oiled, as it will only
cause dirt and dust to collect or build up. This
can disrupt the operation of the acceptor.
The coin drop assembly checks the diameter,
thickness and magnetic properties of the coin.
There is a coin return button that can be
pressed if the coin jams in the coin acceptor.
When it is pressed, the button presses against
a tab which is pushed to one side spreading
the coin acceptor plates apart. This allows
the coin to fall and roll into the coin return bail
area. The face plate has a coin bail (arched
area for the coin) which is located at the base
of the coin return slot. The face plate can be
removed from the coin acceptor by removing
the two screws from the back side of the face
plate.
Electrical Shock Hazard

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The coin sensor is mounted to a bar located
at the back of the coin acceptor. There is
a window period for a coin to pass the coin
sensor. If the coin fails to pass through at
a certain speed, the microprocessor may
assume the washer is being tampered with or
it is a non-valid coin. The washer will then go
into a standby mode and will not accept coins.
The coin sensor is set in position at the time of
manufacturing for the proper reading of coins.
A guide rail on the left plate of the coin drop
assembly is adjustable (both at the front and
rear) to accept proper diameter coins, yet
reject oversized coins. Adjust the front and
rear pins in the guide rail to just miss the
quarter and tighten the front guide rail screws.