User Interface Removal And Installation Procedure - Whirlpool MVWC400XW 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.
IMPORTANT
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Sensitive Electronics
ESD problems are present everywhere. ESD may
damage or weaken the machine control electron-
ics. The new control assembly may appear to work
well after repair is finished, but failure may occur at
a later date due to ESD stress.
■ Use an anti-static wrist strap. Connect wrist
strap to green ground connection point or
unpainted metal in the appliance
Touch your finger repeatedly to a green ground
connection point or unpainted metal in the appli
ance.
■ Before removing the part from its package,
touch the anti-static bag to a green ground
connection point or unpainted metal in theappli
ance.
■ Avoid touching electronic parts or terminal
contacts; handle machine control electronics by
edges only.
■ When repackaging failed machine control
electronics in anti-static bag, observe above
instructions.
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
Figure 1
USER INTERFACE REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
-OR
Console
2. Remove the seven (7) screws circled in
Figure 1 that secure the user interface to
the console.
Original Black Plastic Actuator
White Plastic Actuator
3. Remove white plastic cover and printed
circuit board.
IMPORTANT: Leave the original black
plastic actuator attached to the console.
See figure 2.
4. Remove new black plastic actuator from the
service assembly in the kit. Install the new
user interface onto the original black plastic
actuator mounted in console. Discard the
new black plastic actuator. See Figure 3.
IMPORTANT: Hand assemble the seven
(7) screws to avoid stripping the threads in
the plastic components. Do not use electric
screwdriver.
New Black Plastic Actuator
5. Replace all parts and panels.
6. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
4-5
Printed Circuit Board
Figure 2
Figure 3