Miele T 980x - Motor and Fan Technical Data; Fan Impeller Replacement

Technical Information
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T 980x/T 982x
1 Technical Data
Vented Dryer Gas Dryer
Motor, fan
Approx. motor rating 400W
Fan, volume flow, free
flowing
Approx. 200cfm (66' pipe, d = 4”, straight-run
without additional structures)
Table 040-1: Fan and Motor Data
4 Service
4.1 Fan Impeller Replacement
1. Disconnect the machine from the power supply.
2. Remove the dryer lid; refer to Section 010-4.1.
3. Remove the fascia, the electronic, and the electronic's support panel; refer
to Section 090-4.4.
4. Remove the front panel; refer to Section 010-4.2.
5. Remove the right side panel; refer to Section 010-4.3.
6. Remove the air shield; see Section 050-4.1.
7. Prop up the front of the drum to reduce any strain on the rear bearing.
8. Hold the rear motor shaft (behind the fan) in place with a 13-millimeter
wrench. Loosen the fan impeller bolt by turning it counterclockwise using a
10-millimeter socket (use a ratcheting wrench with an extension to generate
enough torque). See Figure 040-1. Pull the impeller forward to remove.