Service Manual

COMPONENT ACCESS
Whirlpool & Maytag Front-Load Dryers
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Removing the Front Panel & Door Switch
To Remove the Front Panel & Door Switch
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Perform the procedures on page 4-9, “Removing the Top
Panel & Console/HMI” prior to performing the following
steps.
3. Perform the procedures on page 4-3, “Removing the Door
Assembly” prior to performing the following steps.
4. Disconnect the door switch “inline” connector as shown in
Figure 1.
Figure 1 - Door Switch Connector
5. Remove four (4) 1/4” hex-head screws from the boom of
the front panel (see Figure 3).
Remove 4 screws
Figure 2 - Remove 4 screws at bottom panel.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
NOTE: Refer to Figure 3 for the following 2 steps.
6. Open dryer door and remove the lint screen. Next,
remove the two (2) Phillips screws below the dryer door
(see Figure 3).
7. Remove three (3) 1/4” hex-head screws from the top of
the front panel (see Figure 3).
Remove 3 1/4”hex-head screws
Remove 2 Phillips screws
Figure 3 - Remove remaining screws on front panel.
8. Li the front panel assembly up o the tabs and away
from the dryer. Route the door switch harness around the
front console bracket.
9. Locate the door switch on the backside of the front panel,
just above the door opening. Depress both tabs and push
switch through the opening. (See Figure 4.)
Depress
both tabs
Figure 4 - Remove door switch.