Maytag Neptune MAH3000 Service Manual page 154

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect power to the washer.
2. Remove the wires leading to the heater
assembly.
3. Locate the mounting nut and loosen the
nut by turning the nut in a counter
clockwise direction. This will
uncompress the rubber.
4. Carefully remove the heater assembly
from the tub cover. (If the heater has
been in place for a period of time, the
rubber may have taken a set. Then a
complete tub cover removal would be
deemed necessary to push the heater
assembly out of the tub cover.)
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Thermistor Removal
The thermistor is press fitted into the
rubber seal of the heater. To remove,
simply push the thermistor out and reinsert
the replacement thermistor.
SUMP COVER
The sump cover is located in the lower rear
area of the outer tub assembly, directly
above the sump area and the drain outlet.
The purpose of the sump cover is to cap-
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ture the detergent dispensed into the top
dispenser. By capturing the detergent, the
washer can provide a better mix of water
and detergent in the wash water. During
normal operation, the sump cover is
flushed of detergent during the wash cycle.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front panel, tub cover and
the spinner.
2. Remove the mounting screw securing
the cover to the outer tub.
3. Lift the front of the sump cover and
disengage from rear lip of outer tub.
Section 5. Teardown & Wiring Information
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