Service Manual
Table Of Contents
- Whirlpool & Maytag 27" Front-Load Gas & Electric Dryers
- Table of Contents
- Section 1: General Information
- Section 2: Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
- Section 3: Component Testing
- Testing - Safety Information
- Component Locations - Whirlpool
- Wiring Diagram - Whirlpool Electric
- Wiring Diagram - Whirlpool Gas
- Wiring Diagram - Maytag Electric
- Wiring Diagram - Maytag Gas
- Component Testing
- TEST #1: ACU Power Check
- TEST #2: Supply Connections
- TEST #3: Motor Circuit
- TEST #4: Heat System
- TEST #4a: Thermistors
- TEST #4b: Thermal Fuse
- TEST #4c: Thermal Cut-Off
- TEST #4d: Gas Valve (Gas Dryer)
- TEST #5: Moisture Sensor
- TEST #6: Buttons & Indicators
- TEST #7: Door Switch
- TEST #8: Drum LED
- TEST #9: Water Valve
- Section 4: Component Access
- Component Locations - Whirlpool
- Door Reversal - Round Shaped Doors
- Door Reversal - Square Shaped Doors
- Removing the Top Panel & Console/HMI
- Removing the Appliance Control Unit (ACU)
- Removing the Front Panel & Door Switch
- Removing the Drum Light & Moisture Sensor
- Removing the Belt, Drum, and Rollers
- Removing the Drive Motor
- Removing the Thermal Fuse & Outlet Thermistor
- Removing the Heater, High Limit Thermostat & Thermal Cutoff
- Removing the Ignitor, Flame Sensor, High-Limit Thermostat and Thermal Cutoff (Gas Models)
- Removing the Gas Burner Assembly Coils (Gas Models)
- Removing the Rear Panel
- Removing the Water Valve
- Section 5: Connectivity
- Product Specifications & Warranty Info
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Whirlpool & Maytag Front-Load Dryers
COMPONENT ACCESS
Figure 1 - Water Valve viewed from right side.
Valve Connector
Hose
Bracket Screw
Water Valve
Bracket
Removing the Water Valve (Steam Models Only)
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 Water Valve
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Perform the procedures on page 4-21, “Removing the
Rear Panel” prior to performing the following steps.
3. Disconnect the water valve harness connector (see Figures
1 & 2).
4. Remove the “C-Clip” from the water valve tube ng and
remove water tube from valve assembly (see Figures 1 & 2).
5. Remove the 1/4” hex-head screw securing the water
valve bracket to the dryer base. Remove water valve and
bracket assembly from dryer. See Figures 1 & 2.
Water Valve &
Connector
“C” Clip
Hose
Bracket Screw
Figure 2 - Water Valve viewed from left side.
Water Valve Components