Cross Braces - Maytag MLE22PD Service Manual

Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Remove the back panel (See page 4-68).
3. There are two cross braces that do not
need to be removed when removing the
back panel.
Cross
Braces
4. It is recommended to remove these cross
braces for ease of service when removing
components from the back of the washer.

CrOSS BraCeS

5. Remove two 1/4" hex head screws securing
the top cross brace to the back edge of the
side panels.
6. Repeat the same procedure to remove the
bottom cross brace.
7. Lift and remove each cross brace.
nOTe: With the dryer mounted to the top
of the washer it is not recommended that a
washer cross brace be removed. When the
dryer is removed from the stack, if one or
both braces are removed for any purpose,
do not move or lean on the washer because
the side panels will be damaged.
4-69
1/4" Hex
Head Screw