Agitator; Access Plug; Inner Tub - Maytag MAT12PDA Service Manual

Commercial top load washer
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Disassembly Procedures
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Note:
Try using a thin piece of cardboard to place
between the tab and outer tub once you have
inserted the pencil through the hole to depress
the tabs. This will allow you to work on the other
tabs for easy removal.

Agitator

1. Disconnect power supply to unit.
2. Loosen 1/4" hex head screw and lift Agitator up.

Access Plug

1. Disconnect power supply to unit.
2. Remove Agitator.
3. Pry out Access Plug.
Note:
Grasp plug in the center on the long side. Lift
up and push in at the same time to remove plug.

Inner Tub

1. Disconnect power supply to unit.
2. Remove Front Panel.
3. Raise Top Cover.
©2003 Maytag Appliances Company
WARNING
16022842 Rev. 0
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death;
disconnect power to unit before servicing.
4. Remove Tub Cover.
5. Remove Agitator.
6. Use spanner wrench to remove clamping nut.
Note:
This is a left hand thread so it must be turned
clockwise. A mallet will be required to loosen the
nut. Use care when striking wrench to prevent
chipping the tub.
7. Remove clamping nut washer.
8. Lift Inner Tub Out. (Inner tub is lighter if Balance Ring
has been removed.)
Note:
When reinstalling Inner Tub. Rock Inner Tub
back and forth on the mounting stem to make
sure it is seated properly. Use care when
tightening clamping nut, not to chip Tub.
Tub Centering
1. Place a 1/2 lb. weight in the tub.
2. Allow the washer to reach full spin speed.
3. When washer reaches full spin speed, turn off power
to the washer and allow the tub to come to a complete
stop before opening lid. The opening in the tub cover
should be centered with the opening in the top cover,
but with a small portion of the tub cover visible at the
back. This visible portion of the tub cover should not
exceed 1/4".
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