Whirlpool AD50DSS, AD70USS Removing the FAN Capacitor and the FAN Motor, To remove the fan motor

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REMOVING THE FAN CAPACITOR AND THE FAN MOTOR

Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

1.Unplug dehumidifier or disconnect power.

2.Remove the cabinet from the dehumidi- fier (see page 3-2 for the procedure).

Fan

Capacitor

Fan Motor

3.To remove the fan capacitor (see the top right photo):

a)IMPORTANT: Discharge the capacitor by touching the leads of a 20,000 ohm resistor to the capacitor terminals.

b)Disconnect the two wires from the ca- pacitor terminals.

c)Remove the screw from the capacitor.

4.To remove the fan motor:

a)Loosen the T-20 Torx screw and pull the blower off the fan motor shaft.

Brown Wires

Capacitor Screw

Blower Clamp Screw

b)Disconnect the fan motor wires at the following locations:

•Two brown wires from the fan ca- pacitor terminals (see above).

•Electronic Models: Black, orange, and white wires from the electronic control terminals (see page 3-4).

•Mechanical Type 1 Models: Black and white wires from the humidistat and light terminals (see page 3-6).

•Mechanical Type 2 Models: Black and orange wires from the fan switch terminals (not shown). White wire from the light terminal.

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Contents Dehumidifiers Models AD25BSS, AD35DSS, AD50DSSForward Goals and ObjectivesTable of Contents Page Dehumidifier Safety GeneralYou can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t Immediately follow instructionsModel & Serial Number Designations Model NumberSerial Number AD = Dehumidiﬁer, Whirlpool RD = Dehumidiﬁer, RoperModel & Serial Number Wiring Diagram Label Locations Page What is HUMIDITY? Product OperationTheory of Operation Removing Unwanted HumidityOperating Characteristics Typical OperationPage Empty/Adjust Bucket Light Dehumidifier USEStarting/Stopping the Dehumidiﬁer Control Type Fan Speed Control Type 2 Models OnlyDryness Control Starting/Stopping the DehumidiﬁerFan Speed Control Type 3 Models Only Draining the Dehumidifier Desired Humidity Control Type 3 Models OnlyNormal Sounds Option 2-Connect Drain HoseCleaning the AIR Filter on Some Models Cleaning the DehumidifierDehumidifier Care Component Access Component LocationsRemoving the Cabinet Top Rear Screws Rear Half Front Half Bottom Rear Screw Remove the two hex-head screws from the electronic control Thermistor & Clip Ground Wire Screw To remove the mechanical humidistat To remove the lightTo remove the power supply cord Removing the FAN Capacitor and the FAN Motor To remove the fan capacitor see the top right photoTo remove the fan motor Top green ground wire on condenser Removing the Compressor Capacitor and the Bucket Switch To remove the compressor capacitorTo remove the bucket switch Electronic Model Mechanical ModelsPage Component Testing Mechanical Humidistat FAN CapacitorBucket Switch FAN MotorDiagnostics & Troubleshooting DiagnosticsTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionWiring Diagrams Wiring DiagramWiring Diagram Wiring Diagram Page Page Page Product Specifications Warranty Information Sources For Technical Information and Service PointersFor Technical Assistance While AT the CUSTOMER’S Home Call Corporation