Service Manual

COMPONENT ACCESS
Whirlpool & Maytag Front-Load Dryers
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4-21
Removing the Rear 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.
To Remove the Rear Panel
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Perform the procedures on page 4-9, “Removing the Top
Panel” prior to performing the following steps.
3. Using a 1/4” nut driver, remove the two (2) hex-head
screws securing the rear bracket to the rear panel as
indicated in Figure 1. Remove the rear bracket.
Figure 1
4. Remove the 5/16” hex-head screw securing the terminal
block cover to the rear panel. Remove the cover (see
Figure 2).
Figure 2
5. Remove the ten (10) 1/4” hex-head screws securing the
rear panel to the dryer (see Figure 3).
Figure 3
6. Li up rear panel slightly to disengage from base and
remove from dryer.