Structural Characteristics; Base; Door - Electrolux Diva Service Manual

2 STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS

The appliance consists of four main assemblies:
- BASE - DOOR - TUB - HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
These four assemblies are enclosed in a cabinet designed with the following removable parts:
- Front panel (secured by two screws)
- Two side panels (secured by six screws)
- A work-top (free-standing versions only) secured to the
structure by two screws at the rear.

2.1 BASE

The specially-shaped base is moulded in sound-absorbing plastic material.
- The base, which supports the body of the appliance, is fixed structurally to the tub.
The following components are located in the base
- The fill valve
- The integrated terminal block, power cable and anti-interference capacitor
- The washing pump capacitor
- The anti-flooding device, if featured
- The support system (rubber support blocks) for the washing pump
- The counterweight (free-standing versions only, if featured)

2.2 DOOR

The door consists of the following sub-assemblies:
2.2.1 CONTROL PANEL
The control panel is in moulded plastic, and is secured to the inner door by six self-tapping screws.
The control panel may be customized for the various stylings, with different colours and silk-screened
markings, or by the application of a transparent or stainless steel panel mask.
The following components are screwed or pressure-fitted to the inside of the control panel:
- The timer or electronic board
- The door aperture handle
- The pushbutton array
- The pilot lamp diffusers.
2.2.2 INNER DOOR
The inner door is in and is secured by two lateral hinges (using four screws), which are secured to
the two front uprights of the tub.
The following components are fitted to the interior of the inner door:
- The door latch with a built-in door aperture microswitch
- The integrated dispenser (detergent and rinse-aid)
- In the lower section, a seal with the bottom of the tub.
2.2.3 DOOR
The door is in enamelled sheet steel, and is secured to the inner door by six screws around the
perimeter and two lateral screws.
- On certain stylings (free-standing) a perimetral surround is fitted for application of a front décor
panel.
- The doors of built-in appliances have holes, slots and shaped sections for application of an outer
door in wood.
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