Electrolux EIFLW55H MB, Technical & Service Manual

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Component Teardown
4-19
Heating Element Assembly Removal
NOTE: The drum water NTC (Negative Thermal
Coefficient) is part of the heating element assembly.
The heating element is held and sealed to the tub by
compressing the rubber gasket between the two metal
mounting plates of the element. When the nut in the
center of the element mounting plate is tightened, the
two metal plates are drawn together compressing the
rubber gasket.
To test the heating element and control:
With line voltage set at 120VAC, start the Sanitary cycle
with no load in the drum. Let the unit fill and run for 5
minutes, then take a wattage measurement of the unit
when the motor is not running. The reading should be
between 900 and 1100 watts.
The heater should not turn on with a water height less
than 1.55” (39.4 mm) measured from the bottom of the
drum with the vanes outside of the water.
To measure the water height at which the heater turns
on:
1. Connect the washer to a Watt meter.
2. Place the washer into Diagnostics (Line Test) mode.
3. Allow water to enter the tub.
4. Once the watt meter reads above 900 watts stop the
water and measure the water height.
To remove the heating element:
1. Remove the rear access panel.
2. Disconnect the wires from the heating element,
drum water NTC (Negative Thermal Coefficient) and
ground wire. (See Figure 4-55)
3. Using a 10mm extended socket, loosen the
compression nut and pull the heater assembly
out of the drum.
Air Shock Absorber Removal
Four shock absorbers, one mounted to each corner of
the wash tub assembly, stabilize the wash tub during
operation. The securement pins have locking tabs that
must be compressed to remove from the installation
position.
Use a deep 1/2”, 6 point socket (or 13 millimeter, 6 point)
to compress the locking tab of the plastic pin. Push the
socket onto the tapered end of the pin as far as it will go
to compress the locking tab.
Figure 4-55.
Figure 4-56.
10mm Nut Disconnect
Disconnect
Drum Water
NTC
Deep Well Socket
To remove the air shock absorbers:
1. Remove the front panel and rear access panel.
NOTE: When removing the rear right air shock
absorber, the speed control assembly will need to be
removed.
2. Remove air shock securement pins by depressing
locking tab with the socket as described, while
pulling pin to remove. (See Figure 4-56)
3. Use pliers to grasp head of pin and pull to remove.
As the pin is removed the socket will drop free.
4. Lubricate the securement pins before installing.
5. When replacing the air shock, make sure to position
it with the bell end facing downward.