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Indesit
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Service Manual UK
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F. Belt
1. Remove the side panels as in (B).
2. Remove the cooling impeller cover using a small blade screwdriver to lift the cover locking tabs.
3. Remove the cooling impeller.
4. Remove the rear bearing as in (K).
5. Remove the heater unit as in (M).
6. Remove the recirculating impeller.
7. Remove the 3 hex head screws behind the recirculating impeller securing the motor to rear of
the base moulding. This will release tension on the belt.
8. Rotate the motor towards the centre of the dryer to disengage the belt from the jockey pulley.
9. Remove the 2 screws securing the rear panel to the side strut.
10. Remove the 2 screws securing the water container housing to the rear panel.
11. Remove the hose spigot from the container housing by rotating 90°.
12. Pull the rear panel backward to disengage the drum shaft from the drum rear panel and slide
the belt back to remove from the drum.
13. Replace in reverse order. When refitting the belt first position the belt over the jockey wheel,
refit as in (O).
G. Front Panel, Door Seal & Front Thermistor
1. Remove the top cover as in (A).
2. Remove the console as in (C).
3. Remove the plinth.
4. Remove the 2 screws securing the front panel to the side strut.
5. Remove the 6 screws securing the front panel to the air duct.
6. Remove the 3 (longer) screws located behind the plinth securing the front panel to the base.
7. Disconnect the wiring to the front thermostat located at the top of the air duct.
8. The front panel can now removed leaving air duct in position.
H. Air Duct
1. Remove the front panel as in (G).
2. Remove the belt as in (F).
3. Lift the air duct upwards to remove from the base.
I.
Drum Support Wheels / Bearing Pads
1. Remove the Drum (O).
2.
If drum wheels are fitted:
Unscrew the Bearing Support Wheel fixing bolt.
Note:
When first started, it is normal for the drum
to make a noise for approximately 2 minutes,
while the drum support wheels centralise to the
load conditions.
If bearing pads are fitted:
Unclip the bearing pads.
Support
wheel
fixing bolt