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TOP COVER ASSEMBLY

The top cover assembly consists of the top

cover, washer lid assembly, lid switch and
bracket, water inlet flume, bleach dispenser,
and the control panel assembly.

The assembly is mounted to the cabinet with
two (2) steel hinges which are attached to the

upper cabinet. These hinges engage into
hinge slots located in the back edge of the
cabinet which allows the top cover to be raised

for servicing.

Two (2) slots pierced into the front flange of
the top assembly align with two (2) locating

plastic shipping stops to center the top cover

to the cabinet. Two (2) spring clips engage
the top cover flange and secure the top as

sembly to the cabinet front.

NOTE: The locating pins and top dips are

mounted to the front pane! flange on all the
models (Figure 4-10).

Raising the top will allow access to:

• Flume and Inlet Hose
• Lid Switch Actuator
• Air Dome Hose Connection
• Water Inlet Valve Wiring
• Spin Basket Assembly
• Outer Tub Assembly

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect power to the unit.

2. To raise the top assembly, insert a thin-

bladed tool (such as a putty knife) between

the front panel and top assembly approxi

mately three (3) inches in from each cor
ner. While raising the top assembly, de
press each spring clip (Figure 4-10).

3. Raise the top cover assembly and remove

the flume inlet hose from the water valve.

Lower the top and remove the control

panel rear shield.

5. Disconnect the pressure switch hose and

all necessary wiring. Feed the hose and

wiring through their respective top holes.

6. While pulling forward, slightly raise the top

cover assembly forward and remove.

STANDARD LID ASSEMBLY

The washer and lid assembly consists of the

lid, mounting hinges, plastic lid switch cam
(switch actuator) and condensation seal with
bumpers. The assembly is secured to the top
panel by the two mounting hinges.

When the washer lid is lowered, the plastic lid

switch cam protrudes through a slot in the rear
of the top cover and depresses a plunger that
actuates the lid switch (Figure 4-11).

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Section 4. Cabinet Assembly Components

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