MC-E4051-00 - Panasonic Home Appliance Service Manual (repair manual). Page 11

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1. Refer to Handle Assembly Replacement Section.
2. With handle removed from body disassemble handle by

removing fourteen (14) screws. Refer to Handle Assem-
bly Exploded View.

3. Remove handle release button and spring.
4. Remove damaged lead.

1. Replace damaged lead. carefully routing mains lead as

illustrated.

2. Reinstall handle as outlined in the handle installation sec-

tion.

3. Replace the cord stopper, the two (2) cord stopper screws

and the wire connectors.

NOTE: Never reuse a cord stopper. Always install a new cord 
stopper whenever the old one is removed.
NOTE: For general servicing, it is necessary to eliminate pinch-
ing of any wire during reassembly. After servicing any electrical 
component or electrical enclosure, the unit should be reassem-
bled and checked for dielectric breakdown or current leakage.

1. Remove the dust cover to expose the electrical connec-

tions of the ON/OFF switch.

2. Remove the insulated black wire lead from switch. Note

the location of the insulated lead when removing from
switch.

3. Remove uninsulated black wire from switch.
4. Remove the ON/OFF switch, (for ON/OFF switch replace-

ment) by depressing the switch retaining tabs while push-

ing up out of the dust compartment at the same time.

1. When re-connecting lead wires to ON/OFF switch make

sure the insulated lead is reconnected to its original loca-
tion as shown.

1. Remove the dust cover.

2. Remove the motor protector cover, by releasing one of

the tabs that secure it to the dust compartment. Take care

not to break the tabs during removal.

1. Reinstall the motor protector and protector spring into the

dust compartment. Replace the motor protector cover by
applying pressure until both tabs snap into place.

NOTE: For general servicing, it is necessary to eliminate pinch-
ing of any wire during reassembly. After servicing any electrical 
component or electrical enclosure, the unit should be reassem-
bled and checked for dielectric breakdown or current leakage.