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© 1998 Maytag Corporation
16008373-01 SECTION 5. CABINET ASSEMBLY
5-2
Cabinet Vibration Absorber
The purpose of the cabinet vibration absorber
is to provide a dampening effect to the washer
during the spin cycle. By dampening the
machine vibration, the washer is able to main-
tain and achieve optimum spin performance.
The stabilizer is attached to the inner door plug
with two screws.
Figure 5-2
Door Latch Hoop
Cabinet Vibration Absorber
Inner Door Liner
4. To remove the front panel, open the door,
twist the upper right and left panel exten-
sions inward by pressing in on the outer
upper edges of the front panel posts. This
will disengage the front panel posts from
clips located on the face of the cabinet
flange
(Figure 5-4)
.
5. Tilt the top of the front panel away from
the washer. Then, remove the front panel
(Figure 5-4)
.
Figure 5-4
FRONT PANEL
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect power to the unit.
2. Open the door and remove the four screws
along the inside lip of the door opening.
The two that are located vertically, on ei-
ther side of the door opening, secure the
front panel to the front shroud assembly
(Figure 5-3)
. Care should be taken when
opening and closing the door with the
screws removed.
3. Remove the door.
Figure 5-3
Door Latch Hoop
The door latch hoop is snapped into the door
liner. A spring retains the hoop in the proper
position to align with the door lock mecha-
nism when the door is closed. A plastic sup-
port is snapped into place over the latch hoop
at add strength
(Figure 5-2).