Maintenance
Monthly
(Continued)
5. Clean inlet hose filter screens:
a. Turn water off and allow valve to cool,
if necessary.
b. Unscrew inlet hose and remove
filter screen.
c. Clean with soapy water and reinstall.
Replace if worn or damaged.
6. Tighten motor mounting bolt locknuts and
bearing bolt locknuts, if necessary.
7. Use compressed air to clean lint
from motor.
8. Clean interior of machine, both basket and
shell, by wiping with a water-soaked
sponge or cloth.
9. Use compressed air to ensure that all
electrical components are free of moisture
and dust.
10. For variable-speed models only, clean
AC drive cooling fan blades monthly
(more often if required by the condition of
the air).
a. Open the top cover and remove the
control module cover.
b. Gently wipe the fan blades clean with a
dry cloth.
Quarterly
Note: Disconnect power to the machine
before performing the quarterly maintenance
procedures.
1. Tighten door hinges and fasteners,
if necessary.
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2. Tighten anchor bolts, if necessary.
3. Verify that the drain motor shield is in
place and secure.
4. Check all painted surfaces for bare metal.
(Matching gray paint is available from the
manufacturer.)
• If bare metal is showing, paint with
primer or solvent-based paint.
• If rust appears, remove it with
sandpaper or by chemical means.
Then paint with primer or solvent-
based paint.
5. Clean steam filter, where applicable. See
Figure 52.
a. Turn off steam supply and allow time
for the valve to cool.
b. Unscrew cap.
c. Remove element and clean.
d. Replace element and cap.
Figure 52
Cap
Filter
Element
H042IE1A
F232062