Service Manual

COMPONENT ACCESS
Whirlpool & Maytag Front-Load Dryers
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4-17
To Remove the Heater, High Limit Thermostat &
Thermal Cutoff (Electric Models Only)
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.
High-Limit Thermostat,
Thermal Cuto, & Heater Area
Figure 1 - Heater Location
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 Heater, High Limit Thermostat & Thermal Cutoff
4. Remove the screws from the heater shield/support and
remove heat shield/support (see Figure 2).
Screws
Heat Shield/
Support
Figure 2 - Heater Shield/Support
5. To Remove the Heater (see Figure 3):
a) Remove the two (2) wires from the heater terminal
block.
b) Remove the 1/4” hex-head screw from the heater
housing and slide the heater out of the heater duct.
6. To remove the High Limit Thermostat or Thermal Cuto
(see Figure 3):
a) Disconnect the wires from the High-Limit Thermostat
or Thermal Cuto.
b) Remove the screw(s) from the High-Limit Thermostat
or Thermal Cuto and remove the component from
the heater duct.
Thermal Cuto:
1 red & 1 violet wire,
2 screws
Inlet Thermistor/
High Limit Thermostat:
red wires, 2 screws
Heater Element:
1 red & 1 violet wire,
1 screw
Figure 3 - Heater & Thermals