Removing The Top & Side Panels - Whirlpool 4.3 CU FT Service Manual

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.
To Remove the Top Panel
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Remove the three (3) 7mm hex-head screws from the top
panel as illustrated in Figure 1.
3. Lift the rear of the top panel, pull back, and remove top
panel from the dryer.
Top Panel Screws
Removing the Top & Side Panels
Figure 1
To Remove the Side Panel(s)
Access to the base components can be achieved by removing
either the right or left side panels. The service technician can
access the compressor components or the motor and blower
assembly by removing the right side panel. Removing the left
side panel provides access to the base component connectors
for ease in diagnostics.
1. Perform the procedure "Remove the Top Panel" on this
page prior to performing the following steps.
2. Use a T20 Torx driver to remove the three (3) screws from
the back of one or both side panel(s), (circled in Figure 1).
3. If removing the right side panel, detach the three harness
clips affixed to the top of the panel. See Figure 2.
4. Use a T20 Torx driver to remove the top-front two (2)
screws on one or both side panel(s). See Figure 2.
Remove 2
screws.
5. Use a T20 Torx driver to remove the one (1) screw from
the lower-front of one or both side panel(s) (see Figure 3).
Remove one screw from
lower-front corner.
6. Lift up on side panel(s) and remove from dryer.
7. Reverse procedure to reinstall side panel(s).
Whirlpool Compact Heat Pump Dryer
COMPONENT ACCESS
Detach 3
harness clips.
Figure 2
Figure 2
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