Service Manual

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Whirlpool Smart All-In-One Washer & Dryer
COMPONENT ACCESS
Removing the Heater & Thermistor
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 Heater and Thermistor
1. Unplug washer/dryer or disconnect power.
2. Turn o water supply to washer/dryer.
3. Disconnect cold inlet water hose and remove the drain
hose from the standpipe or laundry tub.
4. Remove six (6) Phillips screws securing the rear access
panel to the back panel as indicated in Figure 1. Remove
rear access panel.
Remove 6 Screws
Figure 1
5. Remove all connectors from the heater and temperature
thermistor (see Figure 2).
6. Remove the Phillips screw securing the heater cover to
the tub (see Figure 2). Remove the heater cover.
Heater
Terminals
Thermistor
Connector
Heater
Cover
Remove
Phillips Screw
Figure 2
7. Loosen the heater’s 10 mm compression nut (to the right
of the thermistor), but do not remove it completely.
8. Gently pull the heater assembly from the tub.
Reinstall Notes
1. For reinstallaon, make sure the new heater is going to be
put underneath the clamp that is xed on the boom of
the tub.
2. Turn the drum slowly aer the new heater has been
installed, to make sure the heater is not touching the
drum.
3. Run cycle for leak tesng.