Whirlpool MAH3000 service manual Tub Displacement Switch, Removal, Disconnect power to the unit

Models: MAH3000

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TUB DISPLACEMENT SWITCH

REMOVAL

1.Disconnect power to the unit.

2.Remove the front panel and lift the top cover (See Front Panel & Top Cover Removal).

3.The switch is located on the upper right hand side of the outer tub assembly (Fig- ure 7-14).

4.Remove the two screws securing the switch to the outer tub assembly.

Figure 7-14

TUB DISPLACEMENT SWITCH

The displacement switch is located on the right hand side of the outer tub assembly, be- low the upper weight. The location of the switch on the outer tub will activate the switch whenever the outer tub assembly makes con- tact with the wall of the cabinet. Should con- tact with the cabinet occur before the machine reaches 500 rpm, the machine control is alerted and will reduce speed to implement a redistribution program.

REMOVAL

1.Disconnect power to the unit.

2.Remove the front panel and lift the top cover (See Front Panel & Top Cover Re- moval).

3.The switch is located on the upper right hand side of the outer tub assembly, di- rectly behind the right upper front suspen- sion spring (Figure 7-15).

4.Remove the screw and flat washer secur- ing the switch in place.

5.Using a flathead screwdriver, pry the switch body from the outer tub assembly.

Outer Tub

Switch

Figure 7-15

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SECTION 7. OUTER TUB & SPINNER ASSEMBLY

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Whirlpool MAH3000 service manual Tub Displacement Switch, Removal, Disconnect power to the unit