© 1998 Maytag Corporation
16008373-01 SECTION 8. MOTOR DRIVE SYSTEM 8-38-3

8-38-3

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MOTOR CONTROLMOTOR CONTROL

MOTOR CONTROLMOTOR CONTROL

MOTOR CONTROL

The motor control is located behind the front
panel in the lower right hand side of the
cabinet. The assembly comprises of the
circuit board, control cover, mounting plate
and motor wire harness.

REMOVALREMOVAL

REMOVALREMOVAL

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect power to the unit.Disconnect power to the unit.
Disconnect power to the unit.Disconnect power to the unit.
Disconnect power to the unit.
2 . Remove the front panel (See Front PanelSee Front Panel
See Front PanelSee Front Panel
See Front Panel
RemovalRemoval
RemovalRemoval
Removal).
3 . Remove the shield/cover from the motor
control board by depressing the locking
tab found along the lower left side of the
motor control base plate.
4. Remove the wire harness leading to the
control console (Figure 8-4).(Figure 8-4).
(Figure 8-4).(Figure 8-4).
(Figure 8-4).
5 . Remove the wire harness from the motor.
6 . Remove two mounting screws in front of
the motor securing the assembly to the
base. A rear locating tab on the motor
control base engages with a slot in the
base frame.
7 . To replace, reverse the previous steps.
Figure 8-4Figure 8-4
Figure 8-4Figure 8-4
Figure 8-4