Drain Valve; Front Panel Removal; Masking Ring; Door Locking Solenoid - Dexter Laundry V-Series Manual

Lower Service Panel Removal
Remove 2 screws and pull forward to disengage from the locator studs.

Drain Valve

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.
Service
For access to drain valve, remove lower service panel.
Cleaning
Step 1: Loosen the clamp on the tub hose at the drain valve end and remove hose from the drain valve.
Step 2: Loosen the drain hose clamp on the back of the drain valve.
Step 3: Remove two drain valve mounting bracket screws from the frame of the washer.
Step 4: Remove the drain valve and bracket assembly.
Step 5: Unplug the wiring after the drain valve is removed from the washer.

Front Panel Removal

Step 1: Remove 2 screws between front panel top and front channel (located behind control panel).
Step 2: Remove the two screws in the middle of the front panel
Step 3: Pull panel out at the bottom to about a 45 degree angle to detach the top lip and remove.
Masking Ring (Door Lock Cover) Removal
Step 1: Remove front panel.
Step 2: Remove nuts that retain masking ring.
Step 3: Move it to the left and off.
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Door Locking Solenoid

The door locking solenoid is powered shut with
control voltage to lock the door and releases when
voltage is removed. It is located in the left front
corner of the washer.

Thermoactuators

The thermoactuators are a safety device that keeps
the door from immediately unlocking if power is lost
while the machine is operating. They are mounted
under the door locking solenoid.

Lock Thermoactuator

Control voltage is applied to the lock
thermoactuator at the beginning of the cycle
making it extend and block the door locking
solenoid. This keeps the door locked for
approximately two minutes after a power failure
occurs. The lock thermoactuator does not delay the
door opening at the end of a normal cycle.

Unlock Thermoactuator

To insure that the lock thermoactuator has
retracted by the end of the cycle, one minute prior
to the end of the cycle, the unlock thermoactuator
is powered with control voltage making it extend
and unblock the door locking solenoid.

Drive Belt Removal

Turn the drive belt(s) off the basket pulley first and
then remove from the motor pulley.
Reverse this procedure for installation.
Note: Drive belts that should be replaced in pairs
on models that require two belts.
Drive Motor Removal
A. Remove the drive belt as explained above.
B. Remove the tension spring and bracket.
C. Disconnect the motor wires in the control area at
the top of the machine. The motor wire
retaining clamp should be removed and reused.
There is a diagram showing where each motor
wire plugs in so there is no need to mark them.
D. Loosen the set screws on the motor support
shaft.
E. Remove the retaining bolt from the front of the
support shaft.
F. Remove the motor support shaft.
G. Lift motor out of machine.
Note: On larger washers it is advisable to put a
board under the motor and slide it out rather
than lifting it.
Unlock Thermoactuators Lock Thermoactuators
Drive Belt
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