Tumble Dryer - motor replacement

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Refer always to your product’s user manual safety information before any repair or maintenance operation. https://www.electrolux.com/support/user-manuals/

WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

Before any repair or maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.

WARNING! RISK OF INJURY

Always take care when moving appliances. For heavy appliances it's safest for two persons to move it. Always use safety gloves and safety footwear. Wear safety gloves at all times to protect from cuts from sharp edges.

WARNING! RISK OF EYE INJURY

Wear safety glasses if you perform maintenance or repair work involving springs.

WARNING! RISK OF PINCHING

Wear safety gloves if you perform maintenance or repair work involving belts.

WARNING! NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN

Keep all small parts and packaging out of reach of children under 3 years due to choking hazard. Installation and use should be performed by adults only.

WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

Capacitors are capable of storing electrical energy for a significant period of time after power has been removed from a device. As a result, they may present an electric shock hazard to personnel performing service or maintenance. For safety, always handle capacitors under the assumption that they are charged until proper discharge procedures have been performed and verified.

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Always empty the appliance of all the water, e.g. tumble dryer water container. Any maintenance should be carried out with the appliance standing upright. Residual water could damage electronics if the appliance is placed on any of its sides.

Make sure to use the product only for its designated purpose and verify that it is a compatible part for the intended product.

Do not use or install the product if damaged.

Please note that self-repair or nonprofessional repair can have safety consequences if not done properly and might void the warranty. Possessing the necessary know-how is essential.

Changing tumble dryer motor and capacitor

Remove the worktop and the right-side panel

To remove the worktop

Remove the tank. Remove the front fixing screw (not present in all models).

Remove the 2 rear fixing screws. Move the worktop towards the rear and remove it.

To remove the right-side panel.

Remove the 2 screws that secure the side to the top crossbar.

Remove the 4 screws located at the back of the tumble dryer.

Raise the panel slightly so that the catch on the tumble dryer is released from the pocket in the panel.

Condense Dryer

Note: The Inverter motor control board is not present in all models. If not present, go next picture and instructions.

Remove the 2 screws securing the Inverter motor control board and remove it by raising it slightly.

Remove the Inverter motor board support bracket.

Remove the 2 front and rear screws.

Disconnect the motor connector.

Using pliers, release the spring keeping the belt tensioner in tension.

Loosen the screws that secure the front and rear motor fixing brackets.

Raise them, turn them and remove them by pulling them off the rear hook.

Turn the entire motor and fan unit slightly towards the inside of the tumble dryer.

Raise it and remove it, feeding the rear fan through the belt.

Heat pump dryer

Remove the 10 screws that hold the rear air conduit.

If necessary, use a screwdriver to unhook the clips that hold it and remove it.

Loosen the bolt that holds the hot air circulation fan.

Remove it by pulling it outwards.

Note: The Inverter motor control board is not present in all models. If not present, go next picture and instructions.

Remove the 2 screws securing the Inverter motor control board and remove it by raising it slightly and pulling it outwards.

Remove the 2 screws that hold the inverter motor board support rod.

Pull it upwards and remove it.

Disconnect the motor connector.

Using pliers, release the spring keeping the belt tensioner in tension.

Remove the belt from the tensioner belt and motor axis.

Loosen the screws that hold the front and rear motor fastening rods, lift them up by rotating them and remove them by pulling them off the rear hook.

Slightly rotate the whole motor unit.

Lift it up and remove.

To remove the startup capacitor

WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

Capacitors are capable of storing electrical energy for a significant period of time after power has been removed from a device. As a result, they may present an electric shock hazard to personnel performing service or maintenance. For safety, always handle capacitors under the assumption that they are charged until proper discharge procedures have been performed and verified.

There are two versions.

Version 1

Disconnect the 2 connectors.

Loosen the screw that holds the capacitor in its slot and remove it by pulling it upwards.

Version 2

Remove the two screws that hold the box.

Take the capacitor out by pulling it upwards.

To assemble follow the same steps in reverse order.