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16010486 (16008373-05)
Revised 10/00
Section 5. Teardown & Wiring Information
©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company
DOOR LOCK MECHANISM
The door lock mechanism is now locked
and unlocked via solenoids, resulting in
faster locking and unlocking of the washer
door. The mechanism is a non-repairable
assembly and must be replaced as an
assembly.
Figure 5-7
Door
Lock/Unlock
Solenoid
Emergency
Cord
Mechanical
Opener
Cam
Support
Door Open/Closed
Switch
Door Lock
Spring
Rotating
Cam
Lamp Socket
& Lamp
Door Actuator
Door Lock/
Unlock
Switch
Locking
Lever
Solenoid
Push-Rod
DOOR LOCK MECHANISM
An Emergency Access Cord is available
and is accessible by removing the dis-
penser bezel. The nylon cord is located
and pulled in a direction away from the
lock area. The cord is attached to the
mechanical opener. When the cord is
pulled, the opener will pivot and push the
locking lever into the open positon.
Removal
1. Disconnect power to the washer.
2. Remove the front panel, dispenser
bezel and lift the top cover to expose
the door lock assembly.
3. Remove the individual wire harnesses
from the assembly and the two mount-
ing screws.
4. Roll the top of the door lock assembly
forward and lift from the front shroud
assembly.
Figure 5-8