Service Manual

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Whirlpool & Maytag Front-Load Dryers
COMPONENT ACCESS
To Remove the Thermal Fuse & Outlet Thermistor
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Perform the procedures on page 4-9, “Removing the Top
Panel and Console/HMI” prior to performing the following
steps.
3. Perform the procedures on page 4-11, “Removing the
Front Panel” prior to performing the following steps.
4. Remove the three (3) 1/4” hex-head screws from the lint
duct as illustrated in Figure 1. Swivel the lint duct down
and remove.
Swivel down and
remove lint duct.
Figure 1 - Remove lint duct screws.
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.
Removing the Thermal Fuse & Outlet Thermistor
5. Disconnect the two wire connectors from the thermal
fuse or outlet thermistor terminals (see Figure 2).
6. Remove the screw(s) from the thermal fuse or outlet
thermistor and remove the component from the blower
housing (see Figure 2).
Thermal Fuse
2 Lt Blue Wires,
1 Screw
Outlet Thermistor
2 Re d W i re s ,
2 Screws
Blower Housing
Figure 2 - Thermal Fuse & Outlet Thermistor.