Construction; Cabinet; Front Panel And Door Assembly; Bellows - GE WSSH300G Technical Service Manual

CONSTRUCTION

The front loading, tumble action clothes washer
consists of a perforated, cylindrical spin basket
suspended horizontally on its axis within a larger solid
cylindrical tub. This assembly is suspended by springs
within a four piece steel cabinet. A see-through door
and a flexible bellows (seal) provides access for loading
and unloading clothes.

Cabinet

The cabinet is made of heavy steel in a four piece
design. The sides and rear are Tog-l-loked at the rear
corners and base. The rear of the cabinet is galvanized
steel with an access panel.

Front Panel and Door Assembly

The front panel is attached with screws to the side panels
and bottom.

Bellows

The bellows is a rubber sleeve that seals the suspended
outer tub to the stationary cabinet front at the tub
opening. Its purpose is to provide a water tight opening
into the tub that can be sealed by the cabinet door, yet
allow flexibility for the oscillation of the tub during the
wash and spin cycles.
Retaining Spring

Outer Tub Assembly

The outer tub assembly is supported by two
suspension springs and stabilized by two air shock
assemblies. A cement counterweight is mounted to the
front of the outer tub. A counterweight is molded into the
rear half of the outer tub. These counterweights prevent
excessive oscillation of the entire suspended assembly
during an unbalanced spin cycle.

Spin Basket Assembly

The spin basket is constructed of stainless steel. The
circumference of the basket is perforated to allow water
to flow through it as it revolves. A heavy steel shaft is
pressed into the spin basket support, which is then bolted
to the basket. The spin basket assembly is entirely
supported by two bearings pressed into the rear of the
outer tub.
A large drive pulley is mounted to the free end of the
shaft that extends through the rear of the outer tub.
There are three plastic vanes mounted to the spin
basket to aid in the washing action during the wash
cycle. The rotation of the spin basket provides both the
washing action during the wash cycle, and water
extraction during the spin cycle.
Bellows (Door Boot)
Outer Tub Rear
Spin Basket
Outer Tub Front
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