Maintenance

7.Use compressed air to clean lint from motor.

8.Clean interior of machine, both basket and shell, by wiping with a water-soaked sponge or cloth.

9.Use compressed air to clean all electrical components of moisture and dust.

10.Verify the insulation is intact on all external wires and that all connections are secure. If bare wire is evident, call a service technician.

11.For variable-speed models only, clean AC drive cooling fan blades monthly (more often if required by the condition of the air).

a.Open the top cover and remove the control module cover.

b.Gently wipe the fan blades clean with a dry cloth.

Quarterly

NOTE: Disconnect power to the machine at its source before performing the quarterly maintenance procedures.

1.Tighten door hinges and fasteners, if necessary.

2.Using a Teflon-based spray lube, lubricate the door lock by applying the spray to the door lock pin while turning the door handle.

3.Tighten anchor bolts, if necessary.

4.Verify that the drain motor shield is in place and secure, if so equipped.

5.Check all painted surfaces for exposed metal. (Matching paint is available from the manufacturer.)

●If bare metal is showing, paint with primer or solvent-based paint.

●If rust appears, remove it with sandpaper or by chemical means and then paint with primer or solvent-based paint.

6.Clean customer-supplied steam filter, where applicable. Refer to Figure 18.

a.Turn off steam supply and allow time for the valve to cool.

b.Unscrew Cap.

c.Remove Element and clean.

d.Replace Element and Cap.

1

2

H042I

H042I

1Cap

2Filter Element

Figure 18

7.For variable speed and F-speed models only, measure the out-of-balance switch gap setting and adjust it as needed. The switch gap settings are listed in the Installation manual, which is supplied with the machine.

8.Check the bearing mounting bolts to make sure they are torqued properly. Refer to Table 4 for specifications.

Machine

Bearing

Torque

Capacity

 

 

 

 

 

18-25

All

75 ft.-lbs.

 

 

 

27-60

All

105 ft.-lbs.

 

 

 

80

Front

200 ft.-lbs.

 

 

 

80

Rear

97 ft.-lbs.

 

 

 

 

Table 4

 

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