Maytag MDE/MDG21PNA Washer/Dryer User Manual


 
46 16022904 Rev. 0 ©2004 Maytag Appliances Company
WARNING
!
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death;
disconnect power to unit before servicing.
Disassembly Procedures
Remove
Screws
Note: It is not necessary to remove wires from
themostats to gain access to blower wheel. Lay
the blower cover aside.
Install This
Screw
Second
First Screw to
Install
Blower
1. Disconnect power supply to unit.
2. Remove Blower Cover.
Note: Models prior series 23, follow steps 3-5. Models
beginning with series 23 skip to Step 6-7
3. Remove Retaining clip.
4. Compress and remove Clamp around hub of blower
wheel.
Note: When reinstalling the Blower Cover. Install the
far right screw closest to the exhaust duct (right
most screw). Continue to assembly, moving to
the next screw in a counterclockwise motion
around the blower. Install the screw for the
blower cover tab to the base frame last.
Retaining
Clip Clamp
Blower
Wheel
Note: When replacing a blower wheel , always replace
the clamp.
5. Work blower wheel back and forth while pulling off
shaft.
Note: It may require considerable effort to move the
blower wheel.
6. Rotate the blower wheel in a clockwise rotation by
hand to unscrew.
Note: The thread is left-hand and labeling on the rim of
the blower wheel indicates direction for blower
removal or installation.
7. Remove blower wheel.
Note: The blower wheel is designed to be properly
seated by hand. Little torque is required when
reinstalling.