Maytag Performa DLE231, Service Manual

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© 1996 Maytag Corporation
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SAFETY NOTES
This manual is designed and intended for the experienced service technician; one who
possesses a level of mechanical and electrical knowledge commonly recognized as
acceptable in the appliance service field and who is familiar with the construction and
operation of Maytag serviced products. Maytag and/or the product manufacturer as-
sume no liability for the use or interpretation of this service manual by any other per-
sons.
To reduce the possibility of personal injury and/or property damage, it is necessary to
observe certain safety precautions during the servicing of electrical or gas model dry-
ers. The following are some, but not necessarily all, of the precautions which should be
followed:
1. Disconnect electrical supply before servicing machine.
2. If electricity is required for a test; first, make any connections or adjustments
required for the test; second, reconnect the electrical supply; third, perform the
test. If additional service is required, disconnect the electrical supply before con-
tinuing.
3. On base model dryers, do not disturb a gas carrying component or connection
until the gas supply to the dryer is shut off. Following the repair, make certain all
gas connections are properly secured by testing for gas leaks with a bubble or
soap solution.
WARNING: DO NOT use a flame to test for gas leaks.
4. Never attempt to bypass or otherwise interfere with the proper operation of any
device engineered into the product.
5. Ground wires, usually green in color, should never be used as current carrying
conductors.
6. Use only authorized factory replacement parts.
7. Prior to reconnecting the electrical supply to the dryer after servicing, ensure that:
• All electrical connections within the dryer are correctly and securely attached.
• All electrical leads are properly protected from sharp edges, high temperature
components and moving parts.
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