Motor/Drive Replacement - Miele T 80 Series Technical Information

Technical Information
17. Reconnect the machine to the power supply and test it for correct
operation.
18. Once correct operation has been verified, reinstall the lid.
4.4

Motor/Drive Replacement

Danger!
Danger of injury by tension spring. If the tension spring is released during
service work on the intermediate drive, there is the danger that the spring
can suddenly snap off and cause serious injury.
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Wear suitable protective goggles and gloves when working on the
tension spring.
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Make sure that any tools that are used are held firmly.
1. Disconnect the machine from the power supply.
2. Remove the dryer lid; see Section 010-4.1.
3. Remove the fascia panel; see Section 090-4.4.
4. Remove the control/power electronic; see Section 090-4.5.
5. Remove the plastic electronics support bracket; see Section 090-4.6.
6. Remove the front panel; refer to Section 010-4.3.
7. Remove the right side panel; refer to Section 010-4.4.
8. Remove the air shield; see Section 050-4.2.
9. Remove the fan impeller. See Section 040-4.3.
10. Prop up the front of the drum to reduce any strain on the rear bearing.
11. Unhook the spring from the intermediate drive notch (located directly
below the drum belt). See Figure 040-6, Item 1.
12. Release the drum belt (Figure 040-6, Item 3).
13. Remove the rear bearing.
14. Take out the drum.
15. Remove the T30 screw securing the left rear of the motor bracket, and
the T30 screw securing the bottom of the motor bracket (Figure 040-6,
Item 4). Disconnect the Molex connection and the ground wire (use
needlenose pliers, if necessary).
16. Lift the motor up and out from the right side of the machine.
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