Removing The Bleach And Fabric Softener Dispenser Assembly; Removing The Detergent Dispenser; Removing The Hidden Lid Switch; Removing Components Attached To The Feature Panel - Whirlpool Catalyst Troubleshooting & Repair Manual

Removing the Bleach and Fabric Softener Dispenser Assembly

1. Disconnect the two (2) inlet hoses from the bleach and fabric softener dispenser assembly.
2. Disengage the tabs around the perimeter of the assembly from the washer top and remove the
assembly from the topside of the washer top.

Removing the Detergent Dispenser

1. Disconnect the inlet hose from the detergent dispenser cup.
2. Disengage the four (4) locking tabs from the washer top and remove the detergent dispenser
cup from the topside of the washer top.

Removing the Hidden Lid Switch

1. Remove the two (2) Phillips-head screws
securing the hidden lid switch to the washer
top. (Fig. 9)
2. Disengage the two (2) locking tabs that
secure the lid switch in place.
3. Disconnect the lid switch plug from the
connector on the underside of the washer top.
4. Remove the lid switch from the underside
of the washer top.
5. To reinstall the switch, the lid MUST be in the open position.

Removing Components Attached to the Feature Panel

Components attached to the rear feature panel include:
• Water Inlet Valve Assembly
• Valve Assembly Shield
• Out-of-Balance Switch
• Recirculation Pressure Dome
• Recirculation Diverter Valve
Removing the Water Inlet Valve Assembly
The Water Inlet Valve Assembly is attached to the left inside surface of the rear feature panel. Refer
to Figure 10 for the following procedures.
NOTE: The Fresh Water Outlet is equipped with a Thermistor and a Back-Flow Restrictor
(Duck Bill). The Bleach Outlet is equipped with a Duck Bill as well. When
servicing or replacing a valve assembly, make sure these items are
reinstalled.
LOCKING
TAB
20
LOCKING
TAB
SCREW
SCREW
Fig. 9