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

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Component Teardown
Top Center Brace Removal
To remove the top center brace:
1. Remove top panel and dampener assembly.
2. Release the suspension springs.
3. Using a #2 square bit screwdriver, extract
the two screws securing the detergent
dispenser to the top center brace.
4. Extract the two screws, one on each end
securing the suspension spring mount to the
top center brace. (See Figure 4-45)
5. Use a pliers to release the wire retainers from
the top center brace.
6. Raise the top center brace to disengage
the tabs on the brace from the side panels and
slide the brace backward to release the tab on
the top center brace from the slot in the
detergent dispenser housing.
Electric Water Level Sensor Removal
The electric water level sensor is mounted to the
upper right side of the unit frame. A hose
connects to the sensor to the sump area.
To remove the electric water level sensor:
1. Remove the top panel.
2. Disconnect the wire harness from the sensor.
(See Figure 4-46)
3. Turn the sensor one quarter turn to release it
from the side panel and pull out on the
pressure switch.
4. Using a pliers, compress the hose clamp and
remove hose from sensor.
Drain Pump Removal
The drain pump is mounted to the front base of the
unit and is secured with a retaining tab and screw.
To remove the drain pump:
1. Remove control console and front panel.
2. Disconnect the wire harness from the left side
of the drain pump. (See Figure 4-47)
3. Using a pliers, compress the hose clamps from
the inlet and outlet hoses and disconnect from
drain pump.
4. Using a #2 square bit screwdriver, extract
screw securing the drain pump to unit base.
5. Rotate the drain pump towards the rear to
release the screw tab from the base, then pull
forward to release the locating tab.
Figure 4-45.
Figure 4-46.
NOTE: The pressure tube from the air bell to the
pressure switch must always slope upwards and be
free of kinks to prevent condensation from
collecting in the tube, also check to assure there is
adequate length to allow the tube to sag normally
without the danger of disconnecting the tube while
the tub is moving.
Figure 4-47.
Hose Clamp
Screw
Screw
Screw Wire Retainer
Hose Clamp
Electrical Connection
Electrical Connection