Removing The Toe Panel/Manually Open Door - Whirlpool WFW3090GW Service Manual

Removing the Toe Panel/Manually Open Door

CLEANING THE DRAIN PUMP FILTER/
To Remove the Toe Panel
DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER
1. Push the tabs located on both sides of the toe panel to
1. Push the tabs located on both sides of the base panel to
release it, then remove.
release it, then remove.
2. Place a broad, flat container beneath the drain pump filter
to collect the drain water.
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Figure 1
procedure until all the water has drained.
How to Open Door in Case of Power Failure
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off water supply to washer.
3. Remove the Toe Panel.
4. Remove the Phillips screw securing the emergency door
strap to the lower front panel.
4. Lay a cotton cloth beneath the drain pump filter to absorb
any water still in it. Then remove the drain pump filter by
turning it counterclockwise.
5. Remove residue from the filter by rinsing with water.
5. Pull down on the strap marked "Door Open." The door can
now be opened.
6. Reinsert the drain pump filter by turning it clockwise.
Make sure to turn it in as far as it will go, with the filter
handle left in a vertical position. To test water tightness of
the drain pump filter, pour about 1 liter of water into the
detergent dispenser. Then reinstall the base panel.
Whirlpool Compact Front Load Washer
COMPONENT ACCESS
Remove
Phillips
Screw
Figure 2
Pull
Down
Strap
Figure 3
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