Miele T 980x, Technical Information

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Technical Information
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T 980x/T 982x
Cause:
Clogged air duct vents.
Remedy:
Clean the air duct openings.
Cause:
Clogged air vents/exhaust vents.
Remedy:
Clean the air vents/exhaust vents.
Cause:
Drum is sluggish.
Remedy:
1. Check the front bearing seals (front and back needle felting) for correct
position.
2. Check and adjust the bearing of the front support rollers.
Cause:
Intermediate (small) drive is faulty.
Remedy:
Check the intermediate drive for dirt deposits, wear and tear, and tension
(also check the tension spring).
Cause:
Drum belt is faulty.
Remedy:
Check the drum belt for dirt deposits, wear and tear, and tension (tension
spring on intermediate drive).
4 Service
4.1
Heater Bank Removal (T 980x)
1. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
2. Remove the dryer lid; refer to Section 010-4.1.
3. Remove the front panel; refer to Section 010-4.2.
4. Remove the right side panel; refer to Section 010-4.3.
5. Remove the four T20 screws securing the service panel door at the back
of the dryer (Figure 030-1, Item 1).
6. Remove the wiring harness from the cable clip inside the rear panel of the
appliance.
7. Disconnect all electrical connections.
8. Remove the two T20s securing the heater bank (Figure 030-1, Item 2)
and detach the heater bank to remove.