Service Manual

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Whirlpool & Maytag Front-Load Dryers
COMPONENT ACCESS
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 Ignitor, Flame Sensor, High-Limit Thermostat
and Thermal Cutoff (Gas Models Only)
To Remove the Ignitor, Flame Sensor, High-Limit
Thermostat and Thermal Cutoff
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Turn o gas supply to dryer.
3. Perform the procedures on page 4-9, “Removing the Top
Panel and Console/HMI” prior to performing the following
steps.
4. Perform the procedures on page 4-11, “Removing the
Front Panel” prior to performing the following steps.
Figure 1 - Gas Burner Assembly
5. To remove the Ignitor (see Figures 2 & 3):
a) Disconnect the ignitor wire connector from the main
harness.
b) Remove the 5/16” hex-head ignitor bracket screw from
the burner venturi and remove the ignitor and bracket.
Ignitor Bracket
Screw
Ignitor
Connector
Figure 2 - Removing Ignitor
c) Remove the 5/16” hex-head ignitor screw and remove
the ignitor from the bracket.
Ignitor
Screw
Figure 3 - Ignitor