Removing The Heater - Whirlpool Cabrio WTW8500DW Technical Education

COMPONENT ACCESS
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
Preparation
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off water supply to washer.
3. Disconnect hot and cold inlet water hoses and remove the
drain hose from the standpipe or laundry tub.
4. Tape the washer lid closed.
5. Carefully lay the washer on its back panel. Place padding
on the floor to protect the surfaces.
6. Remove sound padding and set aside.
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Removing the Heater

Heater
Figure 1
Direct Drive Washer
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Removing the Heater
1. Disconnect harness (2 terminals) from the Heater
Assembly (see Figure 2).
2. Remove the 8mm hex-head screw securing the heater
cover to the tub. Remove heater cover from washer (see
Figure 2).
Heater Cover
3. Use a 10mm socket to loosen the nut securing heater
element to tub. When the heater gasket has de-
compressed sufficiently, remove the element from tub
assembly (see Figure 3).
Loosen Nut and Remove
10mm Nut
Heater Element
8mm Screw
Heater
Terminals
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4