Electrolux EIFLW55H MB, Technical & Service Manual

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Component Teardown
Component Teardown
This section explains how to access and remove components from an Electrolux IQ-Touch™ and Wave-Touch™
Washer, and has been arranged in such a way as to simulate which components would need to be removed fi rst in
order to gain access to other components. When following a component removal procedure, it may be necessary to
reference another component removal procedure listed earlier in this section.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before continuing, please take note of the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS below.
- IF IT IS NECESSARY TO REMOVE AN ELECTROLUX WASHER UNIT FROM ITS INSTALLATION, USE
PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES AS UNITS ARE HEAVY AND COULD FALL RESULTING IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH. PULLING A UNIT FROM ITS INSTALLATION SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY
A TRAINED AUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIAN OR INSTALLER.
- TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, POWER TO A WASHER UNIT MUST BE DISCONNECTED WHENEVER
ACCESSING AND/OR REMOVING COMPONENTS POWERED BY ELECTRICITY OR COMPONENTS
NEAR OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.
- AFTER SERVICE IS COMPLETED, BE SURE ALL SAFETY-GROUNDING CIRCUITS ARE COMPLETE,
ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ARE SECURE, AND ALL ACCESS PANELS ARE IN PLACE.
- IF UNIT WAS USED PRIOR TO SERVICE, THE HEATER ASSEMBLY WILL BE HOT. WEAR PROTECTIVE
GLOVES AND THE APPROPRIATE SAFETY GEAR WHEN WORKING WITH HEATING ASSEMBLIES.
- IF REMOVING A DOOR FROM A UNIT, REMEMBER THAT DOORS ARE HEAVY. IF THEY WERE TO FALL,
THEY COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
- Metal edges may be sharp. Use caution and wear appropriate safety equipment when servicing
washers to avoid personal injury.
- If working in the motor area, remember that the heater element and tubing may be hot if used prior to
service.