User manual MAYTAG NEPTUNE MAH3000

[. . . ] Customer Service TM Washer Service Manual 16010061 Compiled From 16008373, 16010199, 16010886 11/03 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This manual is to be used only by a Maytag Authorized Service Technician familiar with and knowledgeable of proper safety and servicing procedures and possessing high quality testing equipment associated with microwaves, gas, and electrical appliance repair. All individuals who attempt repairs by improper means or adjustment subject themselves and others to the risk of serious or fatal injury. USE ONLY GENUINE MAYTAG APPROVED FACTORY REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS. 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INTRODUCTION Each model will be covered separately in a section pertaining only to its control system and internal components. Because the basic structure for all washers is the same, they will be covered generally without regard to model. Model(s) covered in this manual: MAH3000 For additional information on material covered in this manual, including safety issues, contact: Maytag Appliances Sales Company 240 Edwards Street, S. E. Cleveland, TN 37311 Phone: 423. 472. 3333 FAX: 423. 478. 6722 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation INTRODUCTION i CONTENTS I N T R O D U C T I O N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] the spinner, remove the three rear baffles within the spin basket by removing the two screws securing each baffle (See Baffle Removal). socket) securing the spin basket to the spider assembly (Figure 7-5). Figure 7-4 Figure 7-3 within the ring allow the fluid to disperse within the ring evenly. By rotating the spin basket, you can hear the fluid dispersing within the baffles of the balance ring. The spin basket is mounted to the spinner support by means of threaded studs on the support extending through the spin basket and secured with nuts. The mounting nuts are concealed under the rear baffles (Figure 7-4). 16008373-01 SECTION 7. OUTER TUB & SPINNER ASSEMBLY © 1998 Maytag Corporation 7-3 Profile Washer Spinner Support Washer Locking Nut Figure 7-5 Figure 7-6 5 Remove the spin basket by lifting it off the . spinner support, replace the washers under the three locking type nuts. NOTE: If the washer is cupped, flip the washer on the pulley so the cupped portion extends away from the shaft. Failure to do so can result in a binding of the spinner support shaft and seals. DRIVE PULLEY The drive pulley can be accessed via the rear access panel of the washer. The direction of pulley rotation controls the spin action of the spin basket. Carefully slide the pulley off the spider shaft, using a "rocking/side-toside" motion. If the pulley has a snug fit, use your Spanner Wrench to apply enough leverage to pry the pulley off the shaft (Figure 7-6). 16008373-01 SECTION 7. OUTER TUB & SPINNER ASSEMBLY © 1998 Maytag Corporation 7-4 SPINNER TUB SUPPORT The spinner tub support attaches to the spin basket and the shaft of the spider extends through a seal system to the exterior of the outer tub with a pulley attached to the end of the shaft (Figure 7-7). This assembly supports the spin basket and transfers the rotation of the drive pulley directly to the rotation of the spin basket. NOTE: When the spinner tub support is removed, the shaft seal system should be replaced. Plastic Washer Seal Spin Basket (See Figure 7-5) Spacer Sleeve Spinner Support Figure 7-7 REMOVAL 1 Disconnect power to the unit. 2 Remove the front panel, top cover, front shroud and outer tub cover (See Front Panel, Top . 4 With the pulley removed, the spin basket with the spider shaft can be pulled from the front . 5 To separate the spinner tub support from the spinner, remove the three rear baffles within . the spin basket by removing the two screws securing each baffle (See Baffle Removal). 6 Remove the three locking nuts (½" socket) securing the spin basket to the spider assembly. 2 IMPORTANT: Secure the three locking nuts (½" socket) on the spinner tub support studs . OUTER TUB & SPINNER ASSEMBLY © 1998 Maytag Corporation 7-5 SEAL SYSTEM A multi-lipped water seal is positioned on the tub support shaft leading to the outer tub bearing. [. . . ] Grasp the pressure switch and lift the nipple of the pressure switch from the pump cap. REINSTALLATION 1. IMPORTANT: Reposition the plastic bag back onto the pressure switch. PUMP ASSEMBLY The pump is rated at 80 watts and mounts identically to the pump used in the MAH3000 washer. The pressure switch mounting bracket is a molded part of the pump housing. For removal instructions, see page 6-4 in the 16008373 manual. HEATER ASSEMBLY Figure 5-13 Figure 5-11 The 1000 watt heater is located in the tub cover below the door openning and above the sump area of the washer. [. . . ]