Electrolux EWFLW65H - 27'' Front-Load Washer, Technical & Service Manual

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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)
5. 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.
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Figure 4-37.
Figure 4-36.
Screw
Drain Hose
Drain Hose
Split Grommet
Disconnect
Hose Clamp
Figure 4-35.
Screws