Electrolux EIFLW55H MB, Technical & Service Manual

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Component Teardown
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Water Inlet Screen Removal
Water inlet screens are located in the ends of the water
inlet tubs to filter the incoming water. These screen can
be removed for cleaning.
To remove the water inlet screens:
1. Disconnect the incoming water hoses.
2. Each screen has a reinforced bar across the face.
Using a pliers, grab one of the legs of the bar and
pull the screen out. (See Figure 4-34)
Top Rear Brace Removal
To remove the top rear brace:
1. Remove the top panel.
2. Using a #2 square bit screwdriver, extract the three
screws from the rear of the top rear brace.
(See Figure 4-35)
3. Extract the two screws from the top of the rear brace
and remove from unit.
External Drain Hose Removal
The external drain hose connects to the drain pump
outlet, runs to a split grommet in the rear upper left hand
corner where it passes through the rear panel en route to
the house drain. Retaining straps secure the drain hose
to the base and sidewall of the unit.
To remove the external drain hose:
1. Remove the front and top panel.
2. Using a pliers, compress the hose clamp from the
outlet hose of the drain pump and disconnect.
(See Figure 4-36)
3. From the back of the unit, use a #2 square bit
screwdriver and extract the screw securing the hose
grommet to the rear panel and pull the coupler out
the back. (See Figure 4-37)
4. Pull the screw side of the grommet out until the tab
on the opposite side is free from the rear panel.
Separate the grommet and remove from drain hose.
5. Release the drain hose retainers along the sidewall
and from base of the unit. Remove the drain hose
from the unit.
Figure 4-34.
Figure 4-37.
Figure 4-36.
Screw
Drain Hose
Drain Hose
Split Grommet
Disconnect
Hose Clamp
Figure 4-35.
Screws