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SECTION 4 - COMPONENT TEAR DOWN
WARNING
• IF IT IS NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE UNIT FROM ITS INSTALLATION, USE PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES
AS UNITS ARE HEAVY AND COULD FALL RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. PULLING A UNIT FROM
ITS INSTALLATION SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A TRAINED AUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIAN OR
INSTALLER.
• TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, POWER TO A WASHER UNIT MUST BE DISCONNECTED WHENEVER ACCESSING
AND/OR REMOVING COMPONENTS POWERED BY ELECTRICITY OR COMPONENTS NEAR OTHER ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS.
• AFTER SERVICE IS COMPLETED, BE SURE ALL SAFETY-GROUNDING CIRCUITS ARE COMPLETE, ALL ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS ARE SECURE, AND ALL ACCESS PANELS ARE IN PLACE.
• IF UNIT WAS USED PRIOR TO SERVICE, THE HEATER ASSEMBLY WILL BE HOT. WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES
AND THE APPROPRIATE SAFETY GEAR WHEN WORKING WITH HEATING ASSEMBLIES.
• IF REMOVING A DOOR FROM A UNIT, REMEMBER THAT DOORS ARE HEAVY. IF THEY WERE TO FALL, THEY
COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION
• Metal edges may be sharp. Use caution and wear appropriate safety equipment when servicing washers to avoid
personal injury.
• If working in the sump area, remember that the heater element and tubing may be hot if used prior to service.
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Component Tear Down
This section explains how to access and remove components from High-Effi ciency Top Load washers with leg and
dome style suspension manufactured in the Juarez, MX Fabric Care facility, and has been arranged in such a way as
to simulate which components would need to be removed fi rst in order to gain access to other components. When
following a component removal procedure, it may be necessary to reference another component removal procedure
listed earlier in this section.
IMPORTANT
Before continuing, please take note of the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS below.