Miele G 7881 Service Manual

							4 Service
4.1 Fan Motor Removal
ARemoving the Drying Unit Container, 095 4.3.
ARemove the microfine filter. See Section 5.29.
ALoosen the clamps on the connection hose (Figure 5-22, Item 3), and
disconnect the hose.
ARemove the air duct screws; see Figure 5-22, Item 1.
ARemove the solid-state relay screws; see Figure 4-23, Item 4.
ARemove the complete air and intake channel unit, with motor, from the base
plate (Figure 5-22, Item 2).
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Fig. 3:Fan Motor Removal - Preparation
ARemove the three air intake channel screws; see Figure 5-23, Item 3.
ADisconnect the motor connection plug. Remove the motor.
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Fig. 4:Fan Motor Removal
4.2 Relay Removal
ARemoving the Drying Unit Container, 095 4.3.
AUnclip the plug on the appropriate relay; see Figure 4-22.
ARemove relay holder screws. Remove the relay.
4.3 Replacing Electronic Components Under the Base Insert
ARemoving the Drying Unit Container, 095 4.3.
ARemove the retaining screws, 096 Fig. 5, Pos. 2, and remove the lid.
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Fig. 5:Drying Unit Container with Filters
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							ARemove the two screws securing the fan cover. Remove the fan cover.
ARemove the microfine filter; see Microfine Filter Replacement, 095 4.4.
ARemove the retaining screws from the base insert, 096 Fig. 6, Pos. A.
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Fig. 6:Base Insert with Controls
ARemove the base insert and turn it over.
ADisconnect the plug connections and remove the screws securing the part to
be replaced.
AReassemble by following these instructions in reverse order.
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Note
When re-installing the base insert, ensure that electrical connections are not
pulled across sharp edges or have their insulation otherwise damaged.
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							4.4 Removing Heater Bank R16 from the Drying Unit
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Fig. 7:Heater Bank with Thermostat
1 Base plate 6 Temperature limiter F2 2 Cable grommet 7 Heater bank seal 3
Heater bank base 8 Heater bank housing 4 Heater bank holder 9 Connection
hose 5 Heater bank 1/3R16
ARemoving the Drying Unit Container, 095 4.3.
ARemove the connection hose. See Figure 5-24, Item 9.
ARemove the heater bank base screws (Figure 5-24, Item 3) from under the
base plate (Figure 5-24, Item 1).
ARemove the 4 screws from the heater bank housing. See Figure 5-24, Item 8.
ARemove the heater bank housing.
ARemove the two side screws (Figure 5-24, Item 4) from the heater bank
(Figure 5-24, Item 5).
ADisconnect the connection plug.
AReassemble by following these instructions in reverse order.
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Note
When connecting the new heater bank, ensure that connections and bridges are
not interchanged. When connecting the heater bank to its holder, check that the
ceramic washers are installed correctly. Install the rubber seal (Figure 5-24, Item
7) correctly.
4.5 Replacing Heater Bank Thermostat F2
ARemoving the Drying Unit Container, 095 4.3.
ARemove the connection hose. See Figure 5-24, Item 9.
ARemove the 4 screws from the heater bank housing. See Figure 5-24, Item 8.
ARemove the heater bank housing.
ADisconnect the thermostat connection plugs, 096 Fig. 7, Pos. 1.
ARemove the two side screws. Remove the thermostat. See Figure 5-24, Item
4.
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