Removing The Lid Lock - Whirlpool Cabrio WTW8500DW Technical Education

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.

Removing the Lid Lock

1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off water supply to washer.
3. Disconnect hot and cold inlet water hoses.
4. Perform the procedures on pages 4-3 or 4-4, "Removing
the Console" prior to performing the following steps.
5. Disconnect the Lid Lock connector "J6" from the Main
Control (see Figure 1).
6. Feed the Lid Lock harness through the opening in the
washer top panel (see Figure 1).
Component Locations – Console Electronics & Valves (Figure 6)
Bleach/Oxi
AC Cord
(not on all
Hot Water
Valve
Component Locations, Bottom View – Drive System & Drain Pump (Figure 7)
Removing the Lid Lock
FOR SERVICE TECHNICIAN'S USE ONLY
Fabric
Valve
Softener
Valve
models)
Cold Water
Valve
Motor Cover
7. Perform the procedures on page 4-8, "Lifting the Top
Panel" prior to performing the following steps.
8. Remove the Lid Lock harness from the clips on right side
of top panel.
9. Remove the two Phillips screws (circled) securing the lid
lock assembly to the lid (see Figure 2). Lift the lid lock
assembly up and away from the lock adapter (see Figure 2).
Lid Lock Adapter
Lid Lock Assembly
Main Control Board
J12
J5
J2
J4
Figure 1
User Interface
Whirlpool 2014 CABRIO
Front of Washer
COMPONENT ACCESS
Lift up away from
Figure 2
Pressure Hose
J1
J6
J18
Direct Drive Washer
®
Recirculation Pump
lip of opening
Feed harness
through this
opening.
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