Technical Information
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T 15xx Dryers
5.9
Fan Motor Removal
1. Open the front service panel; see Section 5.2 or 5.3.
2. Remove the vent-ring assembly (Figure 5-10) and the air duct (on vented
models) or coupler (on condenser models).
Figure 5-10:
Vent Ring Assembly
3. Remove the two fan motor bolts (Figure 5-11).
Figure 5-11:
Fan Motor Bolts
4. Slide the fan motor toward the front of the appliance, out if the locking track.
5. Lift the fan motor; tilting it slightly upward toward the back to release it from
the belt.
6. Position the fan motor toward the front of the appliance; disconnect the
electrical connection.
Warning!
Before handling the fan motor assembly, ensure that the capacitor is fully
discharged of stored energy.
7. Lift the motor from the appliance to remove.
