Service manual

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SECTION G - CONSTRUCTION
The front loading,tumble action clothes washer consists
of a perforated, cylindrical spin basket suspended
horizontallyon its axis withina larger solid cylindrical tub.
This assembly is suspended by springs within a four
piece steel cabinet. A see through door and a flexible
bellows (seal) provides access for loadingandunloading
clothes.
Cabinet
The cabinetis made of heavysteelin afour piece design.
Thesides andrear areTog-l-loked attherearcorners and
base. The rear of the cabinet is galvanized steel with an
access panel.
Front Panel and Door Assembly
The front panel is attached with screws to the console
mounting brace and base plate.
Bellows
The bellows is a rubber sleeve that seals the suspended
outer tub tothe stationarycabinet frontat the tubopening.
Its purposeis to provide a water tight opening intothe tub
thatcan be sealed by the cabinet door, yet allow flexibility
for the oscillation of the tub during the wash and spin
cycles.
Outer Tub Assembly
The outer tub assembly is supported by two suspension
springs and stabilized by two air shock assemblies. A
cement counter weight mounted to the front of the outer
tub. Anotherweightis molded into the rearhalfof theouter
tub.These counterweights prevent excessive oscillation
of theentire suspended assemblyduring an unbalanced
spin cycle.
Spin Basket Assembly
The spin basket is constructed of stainless steel. The
circumference of the basket is perforated to allow water
to flow through it as it revolves. A heavy steel shaft is
pressed into the spinbasket support which is then bolted
to the basket. The spin basket assembly is entirely
supported by two ball bearing assemblies pressed into
the rear of the outer tub.
A large drivepulleyismountedtothe freeend ofthe shaft
that extends through the rear of the outer tub.
There are three plasticvanes mounted to thespin basket
to aid in the washing action during the wash cycle. The
rotation of the spin basket provides both the washing
action during the wash cycle and water extraction during
the spin cycle.
Spin Basket
Outer Tub Rear
Outer Tub Front
Bellows (Door Boot)
Retaining Spring