Component Removal; Manually Unlocking The Door Lock System - Maytag MHW9000YW0 Mode D'emploi

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COMPONENT REMOVAL

NOTE: Instructions are provided only for
those components where removal is not
obvious.
Components accessible through top panel:
• C entral Control Unit (CCU) – Slide a putty
knife between the CCU mount and side
panel to release the locking tab (see Figure
11, page 13 for location). At the same
time, slide the CCU assembly back to
remove.
• D etergent Pump – 1) Remove dispensing
system (see below). 2) Disconnect pump
harness. 3) Disconnect both hoses. 4) At
the top of the pump assembly, insert
a flat blade screwdriver into slot to release
pump from dispensing system. See
Figure 18.
Slide flat blade
screwdriver
here to unlock.
Figure 18 - Detergent Pump Removal
• D ispenser Motor
• D ispensing System – 1) Remove top
panel. 2) Remove two screws from top
of dispenser. 3) Remove dispenser drawer.
4) Remove the two screws on both sides
of the drawer opening. 5) Slide assembly
back to remove.
• D iverter Valve Assembly (select models only)
• E xpansion Board (EB) – Gently lift up on
the left locking tab while squeezing the
right locking tab (see Figure 15, page 21
for location). Lift assembly away from
side panel.
• F low Meter
• I nterference Filter
DO NOT REMOVE OR
Detergent Pump
DESTROY
• P resence/Level Sensor – Twist sensor 90°
to remove.
• P ressure Sensor – Disconnect pressure
hose and twist sensor 90° to remove.
• U ser Interface/Console – 1) Remove top
panel. 2) Remove dispenser drawer. 3)
Remove the two screws on both sides
of the drawer opening. 4) Remove the
two screws (top of console) securing the
console to the mounting bracket. 5) Slide
the console up and off the bracket.
• W ater Valve Assembly
Components accessible through back panel:
• D rive Motor
• H eater/Temp Sensor Assembly –
1) Locate assembly beneath tub.
2) To release grip on tub, loosen the
center nut to decompress gasket.
3) Firmly pull assembly from tub.
• M otor Control Unit (MCU)
Components accessible through front panel:
• Door Lock/Switch Assembly
• Drain Pump/Filter
• Drum Light
MANUALLY UNLOCKING
THE DOOR LOCK SYSTEM
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Remove the top washer panel.
3. Reach down along the inside of the front
(between tub and CCU) and locate the bottom
of the door switch/lock assembly.
4. Located on the bottom of the door switch/
lock assembly is a ring-shaped tab.
5. Gently pull the tab downward about ¼"
(6 mm) or until a click is heard.
6. The door may be opened.
NOTE: Earlier models may have the ring-
shaped tab located on the top of the door
switch/lock assembly instead of the bottom.
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